My Florida Marketplace #RFP 2026015

Florida DEP Seeks Drilling and Well Construction Services for Wakulla Basin Cave Systems

This opportunity involves the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) seeking drilling services for submerged cave systems in the Wakulla Basin to support environmental monitoring and research. - Government Buyer: - Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) - Bureau of Procurement & Contracting Services, Procurement Section - Primary contact: Wanda Norton - Scope of Work: - Drilling, test boring, core drilling, and water well drilling services at multiple sites in the Wakulla Basin - Installation of conduit monitoring wells, including pilot hole drilling, core sampling, PVC well casing installation, grouting, and site cleanup - Services include permitting, mobilization, site preparation, and open-hole well completion - All construction supplies, materials, and incidentals must be provided by the vendor and included in unit pricing - Products/Services Requested: - Pilot hole drilling (continuously cored, up to 300 linear feet per site) - Reaming to 12, 8, and 4 inches (various quantities per site) - Cementing 8-inch and 4-inch PVC well casing (up to 288 linear feet per site) - Permitting, mobilization, site preparation, and site cleanup (lump sum per site) - Open-hole well completion (lump sum per site) - Sites: - Four sites identified in the Wakulla Basin (two mandatory, two optional) - Optional sites contingent on access and permissions - Unique Requirements: - Vendors must have appropriate licenses and comply with all regulatory requirements - Work supports water quality and tracer research in submerged cave systems - All work must be completed within specified performance windows - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to all qualified drilling service providers - Contract Structure: - Initial term of one to three years, with up to three additional one-year renewal options - Fixed unit rate compensation per scope of work - Key Locations: - Place of performance: Wakulla Basin - Contracting office: 3800 Commonwealth Blvd., MS #93, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3000 (DEP Procurement Section)

Description

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is soliciting proposals for drilling services specifically targeting submerged cave systems in the Wakulla Basin. The contract aims to secure qualified vendors to perform detailed drilling and exploration activities, including test boring and water well drilling services. The solicitation includes a draft contract and rate schedule, with an anticipated contract term of three years and possible renewals. Interested vendors must submit their responses by May 4, 2026, and comply with all terms and conditions outlined in the RFP.

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