FIELD SUPPORT SERVICES FOR AGRICULTURAL WATER USE MONITORING

The Suwannee River Water Management District is soliciting field support services for agricultural water use monitoring under solicitation number 25/26-010, with responses due by July 20, 2026. The contract, targeted at providing technical support as outlined in Governing Board Directive 24-0001, requires the contractor to perform flow measurements at a minimum of five stations per week across fifteen Florida counties, utilizing noninvasive flow meters accurate to within two percent or better and maintaining documented calibration records. In addition to field measurements, the contractor must provide administrative support to collect and verify landowner data for electrical monitoring forms, cost-share agreements, and permitting compliance documents, while ensuring all data is accurately entered, reported, and submitted in CSV format. The initial contract term spans from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, with potential for two additional one-year renewals contingent on mutual agreement and the District’s benefit. Pricing will be structured through flat rates per flow measurement and per document submitted, detailed in the required Exhibit B fee schedule, with monthly invoicing tied directly to completed tasks and verified measurements; payment may be withheld if data error rates exceed five percent, and contract termination is possible for persistent noncompliance. The solicitation mandates strict adherence to Florida statutes including Section 287.133(2)(a) on public entity crimes, Section 787.06(13) on nongovernmental entity affidavits, and requirements for human trafficking compliance, drug-free workplace certification, and ADA accessibility for all digital submissions. Before contract execution, offerors must submit a completed IRS Form W-9, proof of insurance coverage with minimums of $1 million for general and auto liability and workers’ compensation as required by law, a signed Human Trafficking Affidavit, and documentation verifying the authority of the individual signing on behalf of the firm. The District will evaluate proposals based on personnel capability, past performance, business status including minority and veteran-owned enterprise preferences, operational capacity, prior dealings with the District, and overall compliance. Award preferences favor minority-owned businesses in the event of tied rankings, followed by veteran-owned firms. All deviations from guidelines must be approved in writing by the District Project Manager, and the District reserves the right to conduct unannounced field audits. Notices must be delivered in writing via mail or in-person to the bidder’s office, and the District will not accept electronic