How to bid on Well Construction and Aquifer Testing for Northwest Fla Water Management Dist

What the agency is buying

The Northwest Florida Water Management District is seeking bids for the construction and testing of three monitoring wells in St. Andrews State Park, Bay County, Florida. This includes one Floridan aquifer well, one intermediate aquifer well, and one surficial aquifer well.

The Floridan aquifer well will require a specific capacity test lasting at least 48 hours. All drilling and testing activities must be completed in a single mobilization. The work is expected to start in October 2026 and take approximately three months to complete.

Key dates and deadlines

This Invitation to Bid (ITB 26B-003) was published on July 29, 2026. The deadline for submitting your bid is September 01, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. All responses must be submitted by this time.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for professional firms with expertise in well construction and aquifer testing, particularly those experienced with Floridan, intermediate, and surficial aquifer wells. Vendors should be capable of performing specific capacity tests and managing all drilling and testing in a single mobilization.

How to respond

To access the solicitation documents, you need to go to MyFloridaMarketPlace, the State of Florida's Vendor Information Portal. Once there, locate ITB 26B-003. The full documents and instructions on how to respond are available on the posting. Viewing the posting is public and does not require an account.

Submit your response as directed in the posting before the deadline of September 01, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Carefully review all specifications for each type of well, especially the requirements for the Floridan aquifer well's specific capacity test and the single mobilization for drilling and testing. Ensure your bid clearly outlines your approach to meet these specific technical requirements.

Provide a detailed project schedule that demonstrates your ability to complete the work within the anticipated three-month timeframe, starting in October 2026. Highlight your experience with similar projects, particularly those involving multiple aquifer types and specific testing protocols. Double-check all submission instructions and deadlines to ensure your bid is compliant and submitted on time.