# Walton County Opengov #07-27

Geotechnical investigation and engineering services for the North Walton Sports Complex

**Posted:** November 10, 2026
**Respond By:** November 16, 2026
**Identifier:** 07-27
**NAICS:** 541330

Walton County is seeking geotechnical engineering services for the proposed North Walton Sports Complex in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.
- **Buyer:** Walton County Board of County Commissioners, Walton County Engineering department.
- **Scope:** Perform eight structural soil borings, each to at least 30 feet below ground surface, with Standard Penetration Testing, groundwater observations, laboratory testing, engineering analysis, and a final geotechnical report.
- **Testing and methods:** Follow Florida Department of Transportation Soils and Foundation Handbook guidance. Sample continuously from 0–10 feet and at five-foot intervals thereafter; measure groundwater when encountered, at drilling completion, and 24 hours later. Laboratory tests include moisture, organic content, grain-size analysis, and Atterberg Limits.
- **Deliverable and recommendations:** Provide a final report signed and sealed by a Florida-licensed Professional Engineer. Address foundations and settlement, lighting-pole support, site preparation and structural fill, stormwater-related soil and groundwater constraints, and excavation stability and dewatering.
- **Pricing:** Submit a lump-sum price with the requested cost breakdowns and a unit price for additional boring footage. The notice states that award is intended for the lowest-priced responsive and responsible vendor.
- **Named OEMs/vendors:** No equipment OEMs or geotechnical service firms are named. OpenGov is identified as the electronic submission platform.

### Description

Walton County is seeking a qualified geotechnical engineering firm to investigate subsurface conditions for the proposed North Walton Sports Complex in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. The work includes eight soil borings to at least 30 feet, groundwater monitoring, laboratory testing, engineering analysis, and a signed and sealed geotechnical report by a Florida-licensed Professional Engineer. The report will provide recommendations for foundations, site preparation, earthwork, and stormwater planning. Vendors must submit a lump-sum price with specified cost breakdowns and a unit price for additional boring footage; award is intended for the lowest-priced responsive and responsible vendor meeting the requirements.

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