This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Ocala, Florida. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The County may issue individual task orders to the selected firm(s) to support data collection; project evaluations; analysis and modeling of surface water and groundwater systems including surface water and springs investigations; environmental monitoring, water quality, hydrological and ecological evaluations; water supply planning and planning level feasibility evaluations; public water supply well design/rehabilitation; compliance monitoring and reporting; consumptive / water use (District) permitting; and other related needs. The scope of work encompasses tasks within the following categories. Key activities under each category may include but are not limited to the tasks described herein. For all categories, selected firms will perform professional project management tasks including, but not limited to, compiling and synthesizing multiple work products into summary reports and presentation materials; developing scopes of work and project schedules; managing schedules and deliverables; and participating in project team meetings. QUANTITIES: Quantities specified in this Bid are estimates only and are not to be construed as guaranteed minimums All questions must be made only to Procurement, and received by the date indicated and will be considered. Questions will not be answered over the phone; they must be submitted by fax or email, and must be acknowledged below when issued by addendum. For questions relating to this solicitation, contact: Anette Francia | anette.francia@marionfl.org LAST DAY FOR QUESTIONS: August 5, 2024, 12 P.M. If Firm Has Questions Regarding the Application of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, to Its Duty to Provide Public Records Relating to This Contract, Contact Marion County Procurement at (352) 671-8444, by Mail at 2631 Se 3rd St, Ocala, Fl 34471 or by Email at Procurement@marioncountyfl.org. Minority-Owned, Woman-Owned, and Small Business Enterprises are encouraged to respond to this solicitation. Marion County believes that hiring done through this contract should, to the maximum extent, be offered to citizens within its boundaries that are unemployed or seeking work for the first time. To that extent, the firm awarded business under this contract will be contacted by the Workforce Connection, our regional workforce development board, to discuss hiring through its staff and services. Your participation with Workforce Connection is not required as a condition of award, but rather an opportunity for greater support for the community and your firm in hiring assistance. Local (Marion County) Businesses are encouraged to sign up for the Local Business Directory to be included in more vendor opportunities - call 352/671-8444 to inquire about the program! The County reserves the right to accept or reject any subcontractor based on past performance, location, or any other grounds that may conflict with the best interests of Marion County Board of County Commissioners.