RFP 26-002 Hydrodynamic Modeling of St. Joseph Bay, Gulf County, Florida

The Northwest Florida Water Management District is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP 26-002) for comprehensive hydrodynamic modeling services focused on St. Joseph Bay in Gulf County, Florida. The procurement seeks a qualified firm to develop a circulation model to assess and understand bay circulation patterns and underlying environmental dynamics. The project encompasses three primary tasks: developing a hydrodynamic modeling plan for St. Joseph Bay and St. Andrew Bay, developing and calibrating a hydrodynamic model for St. Joseph Bay, and performing model scenario runs with sensitivity analyses. Proposals are due by 2:00 P.M. Eastern Time on January 5, 2026, and must be submitted electronically through DemandStar, limited to 30 pages maximum. The evaluation criteria will allocate points across several key areas: 30 points for personnel expertise in hydrodynamic modeling, 25 points for respondent experience, 15 points for pricing, 15 points for past performance in northwest Florida, 10 points for geographic proximity to District headquarters, and 5 points for current workload and timeline capabilities. The initial contract term is three years, with an optional renewal period of up to three additional years, and the first task (modeling plan development) must be completed by June 14, 2026.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational respondents mentioned in the procurement documents. The contract will be awarded based on comprehensive evaluation and potential for multiple firms to receive contracts. Compensation will be determined through negotiated task orders using hourly rates submitted by respondents, with the understanding that the District is not obligated to assign specific work volumes or funding amounts. Respondents must provide a Schedule of Costs for both the base three-year term and optional three-year renewal term, with direct costs, equipment, and travel expenses potentially included in task orders without markup and subject to pre-approval. Subcontractor fees will be billed at actual cost without markup. While no specific budget range is provided, the procurement suggests a flexible, task-order based compensation structure that allows for scalable engagement. The District reserves the right to negotiate lower rates post-award if deemed advantageous and maintains discretion in contract allocation and task assignment.