ITB 26B-003 Well Construction and Aquifer Testing in Bay County, Florida

The Northwest Florida Water Management District issued Invitation to Bid 26B-003 for the construction and testing of three monitoring wells at St. Andrews State Park in southern Bay County, Florida. The project scope includes one Floridan aquifer monitoring well, one intermediate aquifer monitoring well, and one surficial aquifer monitoring well. A key requirement is a specific capacity test on the Floridan aquifer well lasting at least 48 hours. All drilling and testing activities must be completed in a single mobilization, with an anticipated start date of October 2026 and a duration of approximately three months. The contractor is required to use an above-ground mud-management system and transport all soil cuttings off-site for proper disposal. The contract was awarded to A.C. Schultes of Florida DBA Rowe Drilling Company, Inc., following a competitive bidding process where the award was based on the lowest qualified responsive bid. The successful contractor is subject to a one-year warranty period from the date of final acceptance and must provide a performance bond within ten calendar days of notification. Payment is processed via electronic funds transfer within 30 days of an approved monthly invoice. Performance is contingent upon annual appropriations by the Florida Legislature or the District's budget, and financial penalties apply if the work is not completed within the specified term.