Utility Hydrogeologic Engineering Services

Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department issued Request for Proposals No. 23-026 on May 10, 2023, for Utility Hydrogeologic Engineering Services to be performed for the State of Florida. This procurement seeks qualified engineering firms to provide comprehensive hydrogeologic engineering services, including subsurface investigations, groundwater assessments, aquifer evaluations, and related technical analyses to support utility operations and planning. The solicitation requires firms to demonstrate professional expertise in hydrogeologic engineering with appropriate technical qualifications and professional credentials. A pre-proposal meeting was conducted on May 3, 2023, to inform prospective bidders regarding project requirements, scope of work, evaluation criteria, and submission procedures. Interested parties were required to submit a Plan Holder Registration Form to bids@pbcwater.com to gain access to protected bid documents and specifications maintained by Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department. The proposal submission deadline was June 7, 2023, and prospective bidders were required to acknowledge receipt of Addendum No. 1 and Addendum No. 2 in their bid submissions to demonstrate compliance with all current solicitation requirements and modifications.

The solicitation documents do not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or limitations on the types of organizations eligible to respond to this opportunity. JLA Geosciences, Inc. is identified as the incumbent contractor currently performing hydrogeologic engineering services under the existing contract. The specific award value, budget range, and contract duration are not detailed in the available procurement documents. Additional contractual terms, performance requirements, renewal options, and the complete technical specifications would be contained within the full solicitation package and any related contract agreement issued by Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department. Prospective bidders seeking comprehensive information regarding evaluation criteria, pricing structures, and submission procedures should consult the complete solicitation documents and all issued addenda for detailed project requirements and procurement instructions.