This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Water Elevation Monitoring Services for an annual contract. The county seeks a firm to establish and provide a surface water elevation monitoring network to deliver real-time water level data and alerts, support hydrodynamic model calibration, document storm surge heights, monitor flooding patterns, and aid in data-driven decision-making for infrastructure projects. The contract is anticipated to be for a term of five years. Proposals must be submitted electronically by 3:00 PM EST on June 9, 2026. Key requirements include proven operational experience in hurricane-prone coastal environments, active water level monitoring locations, continuous service delivery, network uptime exceeding 95% during non-storm conditions, licensed surveying capabilities, robust data management and software development, quality assurance expertise, and 24/7 technical support. The vendor will be responsible for deployment, operation, maintenance, and data quality assurance. The county will provide direction in site selection and limited assistance. All inquiries must be submitted via email at least five calendar days prior to the due date.
The proposal due date is June 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.
Requests for payment must be submitted on a form approved by the county in accordance with contract documents, and all invoices are payable according to the local government prompt payment act.
The county will select a firm who clearly demonstrates the highest level of ability and proven reliability to perform the professional services specified in the scope of services, and the proposal judged to be most advantageous to the county.
Qualified firms must demonstrate proven operational experience in Florida or other hurricane-prone coastal environments, active operation of water level monitoring locations in similar environments, demonstration of continuous service delivery for government agencies, network uptime exceeding 95% during non-storm conditions, references from similar clients, and technical and professional capacity including licensed surveying capabilities or partnerships, field operations capacity, data management and software development capabilities, quality assurance expertise, technical support availability, and data reporting flexibility.
There will not be a pre-submittal conference for this project.
The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.
The county will respond to written or emailed inquiries received at least five calendar days prior to the RFP due date.
