Utility Hydrogeologic Continuing Engineering Services

Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department is requesting proposals for Utility Hydrogeologic Continuing Engineering Services (Project 26-027) with proposals due July 9, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. Up to two firms will be selected under a four-year term. A mandatory minimum 20 percent Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal applies, with up to 15 evaluation preference points available for SBE participation.

The scope includes hydrogeologic assessments, analysis, and technical recommendations to support utility infrastructure and water resource management. Services may encompass site investigations, hydrogeologic modeling, groundwater evaluation, and technical reporting. Selected firms may serve as Engineer of Record for planning, condition assessment, design, permitting, and construction engineering, as well as Design Criteria Professional for design-build and CMAR projects. Proposers and sub-consultants must hold specific Palm Beach County CCNA certifications, including Category 12.06 (new wellfield studies, design, and modeling for potable water development); firms with pending CCNA applications may propose provided certification is obtained before the Final Selection Committee meeting.

Professional service fees for individual studies cannot exceed $500,000, and estimated construction costs for individual projects shall not exceed $7.75 million. Compensation is structured on either an hourly not-to-exceed or lump sum basis, with hourly rates subject to annual adjustment after the first year. The contract term is four years from Board approval, with no minimum work guaranteed. Individual Consultant Services Authorizations must be issued before work commences.

Evaluation criteria focus on technical capability, relevant experience with utility hydrogeologic projects, professional qualifications of assigned staff, and value proposition. The pre-proposal meeting was held June 8, 2026 at the Central Region Operations Center, 8100 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach. Proposals must include a Letter of Interest, GSA Form SF 330, Prime Consultant Questionnaire, Sub-consultant Letters of Intent, OSBD Schedules 1 and 2, Commercial Non-Discrimination Certification, and Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form, with nine originals (eight bound, one unbound) and one flash drive or USB device. The projected contract award date is December 2026. Complete solicitation documents are available on the Palm Beach County Vendor Self Service website at https://pbcvssp.pbc.gov/vssprd/Advantage4.