As Needed Hydrogeological Services, Clearwater, FL

The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to solicit responses from qualified firms or individuals to provide As Needed Hydrogeological Services. Sub-consultants may be used to add staff with specific experience. Firms selected for this service will be utilized on a task order basis for a variety of projects. In any given year, a variety of short-term needs arise that require Tampa Bay Water to respond timely to issues concerning hydrological/hydrogeological investigations and regulatory compliance. Assignments under these task-based Contracts are described within this RFP. Respondents should have an established reputation and documented successful experience in providing As Needed Hydrogeological Services. The Proposer selected is expected to have appropriately experienced staff and resources to provide comprehensive, reliable products and services regarding the Project and will be required to demonstrate this via the submittal documents and/or associated interviews, if deemed necessary. Tampa Bay Water will select five (5) firms for five-year contracts for As-Needed Hydrogeological Services. Firms selected for this service will be utilized on a task order basis for a variety of projects. In any given year, a variety of short-term needs arise that require Tampa Bay Water to respond timely to issues concerning hydrological/hydrogeological investigations and regulatory compliance. Assignments under these task-based contracts are expected to include but are not limited to: permitting assistance, statistical analysis, groundwater flow and transport modeling, geotechnical and geophysical testing and analysis, groundwater monitoring well design, installation, and repair, production well inspection, testing, and rehabilitation, production and monitor well abandonment data analysis to assess impacts to aquifers and surface water bodies related to wellfield pumping, and water quality data assessments and monitoring programs. Many of these assignments arise from our implementation of Water Use Permit Special Conditions. In order to manage workload variations (both within each year and from year to year), Tampa Bay Water has traditionally utilized outside consultants with relevant experience and CONTRACT NOS. 2027011-015 8 expertise for short-term assignments rather than acquiring additional staff. This has proven to be a cost-effective means of accomplishing the required work in a timely manner. Qualified submittals will be scored and ranked according to the scoring criteria provided in this RFP.