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Florida DEP Single Source Procurement for Onsite Wastewater Training Services

This procurement opportunity involves the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Division of Water Resource Management (DWRM), Onsite Sewage Program (OSP), seeking specialized training services for onsite wastewater professionals: - Government Buyer: - Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) - Division of Water Resource Management (DWRM), Onsite Sewage Program (OSP) - OEMs and Vendors: - Florida Onsite Wastewater Association, Inc. (FOWA) (sole vendor and operator of the only EPA-authorized hands-on training center in Florida) - Products/Services Requested: - Florida Onsite Wastewater Training Services - Credentialing and continuing education for certified environmental health professionals, registered septic tank contractors, master septic tank contractors, and county health department field staff - Training includes Accelerated Certification Training (ACT) and advanced Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems (OSTDS) topics - Hands-on workstations for various wastewater treatment technologies - Unique or Notable Requirements: - FOWA is the only EPA-authorized provider in Florida for this hands-on training - Training is required for credentialing and continuing education of state and county professionals - Services delivered at the FOWA Training Center in Polk City, Florida - Estimated Contract Value: - $250,000 - Period of Performance: - One-year term - Place of Performance: - Polk City, Florida (FOWA Training Center) - Florida DEP offices in Tallahassee, FL (administrative coordination)

Description

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to procure Florida Onsite Wastewater Training services through a single source procurement. The training is aimed at certified environmental health professionals, septic tank contractors, and county health department field staff in Florida, focusing on credentialing and continuing education in onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems. The Florida Onsite Wastewater Association (FOWA) is the sole provider with an authorized training center in Polk City, Florida, recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The contract term is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with an estimated value of $250,000.

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