The St. Johns River Water Management District is dedicated to protecting and restoring Florida’s freshwater resources through integrated water resource management, habitat conservation, and infrastructure resilience. Its core mission centers on maintaining the ecological integrity of the St. Johns R...
The St. Johns River Water Management District is dedicated to protecting and restoring Florida’s freshwater resources through integrated water resource management, habitat conservation, and infrastructure resilience. Its core mission centers on maintaining the ecological integrity of the St. Johns River basin by implementing water quality improvement programs, restoring natural hydrology, and safeguarding spring systems and aquatic ecosystems. Strategic priorities include sustainable land and water use, flood risk mitigation, and the rehabilitation of degraded wetlands and waterways, with a strong emphasis on native vegetation restoration, structural water control, and monitoring of critical aquatic habitats.
The agency frequently procures construction and maintenance services related to water conveyance systems, including canal and pipeline infrastructure, as well as specialized materials such as sheet piles, valve fittings, and construction-grade sand and gravel. Landscaping, building maintenance, and pressure cleaning of recreational structures are regularly contracted to ensure public facilities remain functional and environmentally compliant. Procurements are typically issued through competitive solicitations, including invitation for bids and requests for quotations, with no set-asides currently in use.
Primary procurement activity targets NAICS categories associated with water infrastructure construction (237110), building services (561790), landscaping and aquatic planting (561730, 115112), and construction materials supply (423320). Surveying and mapping services (541370) are also critical for hydrologic monitoring and regulatory compliance. The agency engages a broad range of contractors, from specialized civil engineers to local material suppliers, with no formal diversity or small business set-aside preferences indicated in recent solicitations.
As a regional water management authority under the State of Florida, the St. Johns River Water Management District operates across a vast watershed, managing public lands, canals, and conservation areas through a decentralized field structure. It relies on standard state procurement vehicles, including competitive bidding and direct purchasing, to support its environmental stewardship mandate.
