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South Florida Water Management District

SFWMD

SFWMD manages water resources for 16 counties and 8.7M+ residents in South Florida, spending $600M+ annually on infrastructure construction, Everglades restoration, and environmental programs. The Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) alone represents a $16B+ multi-decade investment.

$600M+
Annual Contract Spend
$900M+
Annual Budget
18%
Small Business %
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Set-Aside & Small Business History

South Florida Water Management District historically awards the following percentages of eligible contract dollars to small and disadvantaged businesses. These figures reflect agency performance against statutory goals and represent real contract opportunities for certified firms.

18%
Small Business
N/A
SDVOSB
N/A
WOSB
N/A
HUBZone
N/A
8(a)

What SFWMD Buys

South Florida Water Management District is an active buyer in the following categories. These represent the highest-volume procurement areas based on historical award data.

Everglades restoration construction
Water control structures
Environmental consulting
Engineering services
IT systems
Scientific research

How to Get on SFWMD's Radar

The contractors who win SFWMD contracts consistently aren't just responding to solicitations — they're known quantities before the solicitation is published. Here's how to build that position.

1

Register as an SFWMD vendor at sfwmd.gov/business/vendor-registration

2

Monitor SFWMD solicitations at sfwmd.gov/business for active RFPs

3

Apply for South Florida SBE certification for SFWMD contract preferences

4

Target SFWMD's Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan construction programs

Contact the SFWMD Procurement Division for vendor outreach in West Palm Beach

Key Programs & Contract Vehicles

01Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP)
02Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual
03C-111 Spreader Canal project
04Stormwater Treatment Areas construction
05SFWMD IT modernization

Top NAICS Codes at SFWMD

These NAICS codes represent the highest-volume procurement categories at South Florida Water Management District. Register these codes in your SAM.gov profile to appear in agency vendor searches.

236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
$2.5M avg →
237110Water and Sewer Line Construction
$3.1M avg →
541330Engineering Services
$2.2M avg →
541620Environmental Consulting Services
$650K avg →
562910Remediation Services
$3.8M avg →
541710Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences R&D
$2.8M avg →

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register as a vendor with SFWMD?

SFWMD vendor portal + SBE certification. Ensure your SAM.gov registration is active and includes the NAICS codes that match South Florida Water Management District's primary procurement categories before reaching out directly.

What certifications help with SFWMD contracts?

South Florida Water Management District awards 18% of eligible contract dollars to small businesses. All applicable SBA certifications are recognized.

What does SFWMD spend on contracts annually?

South Florida Water Management District spends approximately $600M+ annually on contracts. The total agency budget is $900M+, with procurement representing the contract-deliverable portion of that spending.

How do I find active SFWMD solicitations?

Monitor SAM.gov and filter by South Florida Water Management District as the contracting agency. Set up email notifications for your NAICS codes from this agency. BidEdgeHQ monitors SAM.gov and state portals in real time, scoring every SFWMD solicitation against your ICP profile and delivering WhatsApp alerts for high-match opportunities.