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2026-2031 New York State Geological Survey (NYSGS) / New York State Museum (NYSM) Scientific Bedrock Coring-Drilling Services

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RFP # 107State & Local

Submission Closed12/02/2025, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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The New York State Education Department, Office of Cultural Education, is soliciting proposals for scientific bedrock coring-drilling services to support the New York State Geological Survey and New York State Museum. The project focuses on geological mapping and mineral resource investigations, with a primary need for drill core collection in northern and eastern New York. The contract term is expected to run for five years, from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2031, covering the spring, summer, and fall field seasons. NYSED intends to award up to two contracts, designating one primary and one secondary awardee. Subcontracting for non-employee direct personal services and related expenses is capped at thirty percent of the total contract budget. Interested parties must submit their bids via the online form by December 2, 2025, at 3:00 PM. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by October 28, 2025, with a summary of answers to be posted by November 12, 2025.

General Info

NYSED seeks bedrock coring-drilling services for geological mapping from 2026 through 2031.

Agency

New York → NYS Department of Education

NAICS

213115 - Support Activities for Nonmetallic Minerals (except Fuels) Mining

Place of Performance

All NYS counties, NY, USA

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NONE

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PhaseClosed

PostedOct 7

Solicitation

Response DeadlineDec 2

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Submission Closed

12/02/2025, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyNew York → NYS Department of Education

Contacts2 people available

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Organization / AgencyNew York → NYS Department of Education

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Adam KutrybContract Management Specialist

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Adam KutrybContract Management Specialist

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Full Description

The full RFP is posted to NYSED's Procurement Website. The New York State Education Department (NYSED), Office of Cultural Education, is seeking proposals for the 2026-2031 New York State Geological Survey (NYSGS) / New York State Museum (NYSM) Scientific Bedrock Coring-Drilling Services. Services are required for the 2026-2031 spring/summer/fall field seasons in support of geological mapping and mineral resource investigations. At present, NYSED anticipates the need for collection of drill core in northern and eastern New York. Subcontracting will be limited to thirty percent (30%) of the total contract budget. Subcontracting is defined as non-employee direct personal services and related incidental expenses, including travel. NYSED will award up to two contracts pursuant to this RFP, consisting of a primary awardee and a secondary awardee. The contracts resulting from this RFP will be for a term anticipated to begin May 1, 2026 and to end April 30, 2031. Components contained in RFP #107 are as follows: Description of Services to Be Performed Submission Evaluation Criteria and Method of Award Assurances Submission Documents (separate document) Questions regarding the request must be submitted via online form no later than the close of business October 28, 2025. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted to NYSED’s Procurement website no later than November 12, 2025. The following are the designated contacts for this procurement: Program Matters: Robert Feranec, Andrew Kozlowski Fiscal Matters: Adam Kutryb Bids must be received via online form no later than December 2, 2025. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Set Aside: No Total MWBE Participation Goals: 0% Due date:12/02/2025 3:00 PM Questions regarding the request must be submitted via online form no later than the close of business October 28, 2025. Contract term: 5 years County(ies): All NYS counties * These goods or services have been purchased from an out-of-state/foreign vendor within the past three years. Business entities awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: Aardvark Drilling, Inc.