What does Edwards Aquifer Authority do?

The Edwards Aquifer Authority is dedicated to the protection, management, and sustainable use of the Edwards Aquifer system, a critical groundwater resource supporting ecosystems, municipalities, and agricultural interests across central Texas. Its core mission centers on hydrologic monitoring, habitat conservation, and regulatory compliance for aquifer-dependent species and recharge zones. Strategic priorities include implementing the Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan (EAHCP), conducting scientific studies on endangered aquatic species such as the San Marcos salamander and Comal Springs dryopid beetle, and maintaining accurate hydrologic modeling to inform water allocation decisions. The agency prioritizes science-based governance, public outreach, and long-term ecological resilience through data-driven policy and adaptive management. The agency primarily procures professional and technical services to support its regulatory and scientific mandates, with a strong emphasis on environmental consulting, engineering, and hydrologic analysis. Contracts are typically issued as competitive solicitations without set-asides, reflecting a focus on technical expertise over socioeconomic preferences. Procurement vehicles include direct awards for specialized studies, annual reporting, and compliance oversight, often structured as performance-based agreements with clear deliverables tied to ecological and hydrological outcomes. The Edwards Aquifer Authority consistently targets NAICS categories related to environmental consulting, engineering services, surveying and mapping, and scientific technical services, indicating a reliance on external experts to conduct field monitoring, model groundwater recharge, and produce regulatory documentation. Administrative and management consulting services are also engaged to support program implementation. The agency does not employ set-aside programs and maintains a vendor-neutral procurement approach, selecting contractors based on technical qualifications and domain-specific experience in hydrogeology and aquatic ecology. As a state-level entity under the Texas government, the Edwards Aquifer Authority operates with regional jurisdiction over the aquifer’s recharge and transition zones. It functions as an independent regulatory body with no parent department, leveraging contractual partnerships to execute its statutory responsibilities through technical services, data collection, and public communication initiatives.

How do I find contracts from Edwards Aquifer Authority?

You can find contracts from Edwards Aquifer Authority on CLEATUS by visiting the agency's contracts tab. Search and filter by contract type, NAICS code, set-aside, and more. CLEATUS aggregates data from SAM.gov, FPDS, USASpending.gov, and state procurement systems.

What contracts does Edwards Aquifer Authority award?

Edwards Aquifer Authority awards government contracts across various categories. Browse contract opportunities from this agency.

How do I do business with Edwards Aquifer Authority?

To do business with Edwards Aquifer Authority, start by registering in SAM.gov and obtaining a UEI number. Then search for contract opportunities from this agency on CLEATUS. Review the agency's procurement history, identify relevant NAICS codes, and prepare competitive proposals. The contractors tab shows companies that have won contracts from this agency.

Who are the top contractors for Edwards Aquifer Authority?

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Where is Edwards Aquifer Authority located?

Edwards Aquifer Authority is located in TX. While the agency may have offices in multiple locations, contract opportunities can be performed at various places of performance across the country.

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Edwards Aquifer Authority

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The Edwards Aquifer Authority is dedicated to the protection, management, and sustainable use of the Edwards Aquifer system, a critical groundwater resource supporting ecosystems, municipalities, and agricultural interests across central Texas. Its core mission centers on hydrologic monitoring, habitat conservation, and regulatory compliance for aquifer-dependent species and recharge zones.

Edwards Aquifer Authority

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Legislative Consulting Service

Legislative Affairs Strategy & Representation

Policy Research & Regulatory Analysis Support

Compliance & Conflict of Interest Certification Management

Public Affairs & Communications Support

Comal Springs Dryopid Beetle Monitoring Study

Comal Springs Dryopid Beetle Monitoring Study

Dry Hole Drilling Services (Up to Refusal)

Mobilization and Demobilization of Drilling Equipment

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Recent Edwards Aquifer Authority Contracts

Legislative Consulting Service

Legislative Affairs Strategy & Representation

Policy Research & Regulatory Analysis Support

Compliance & Conflict of Interest Certification Management

Public Affairs & Communications Support

Comal Springs Dryopid Beetle Monitoring Study

Comal Springs Dryopid Beetle Monitoring Study

Dry Hole Drilling Services (Up to Refusal)

Mobilization and Demobilization of Drilling Equipment

Casing Material Supply

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