Bureau of Geological Survey Sonic Drilling

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Geologic Survey, is soliciting a single award for a contractor to provide sonic and traditional diamond core drilling services across the Commonwealth. The primary objective is to extract intact sediment and bedrock cores from the shallow subsurface to support geologic research, with the capability to drill at least 200 feet below the graded surface. Key performance requirements include maintaining a sediment core recovery rate of at least 80%, providing sediment cores of at least 4-inch diameter, and providing bedrock cores of at least NX size. The contractor is also responsible for borehole decommissioning according to PennDOT Publication 222 (3-25) and restoring all drill and water withdrawal sites to their pre-drilling conditions. The contract is scheduled to commence on January 1, 2027, and terminate on December 31, 2027, with the possibility of four additional one-year renewals through December 31, 2031. Award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who submits a properly signed and timely bid via the eMarketplace SRM portal. Payments will be processed via Automated Clearing House (ACH) based on itemized invoices. Contractors must maintain required insurance, comply with Pennsylvania state labor and workforce safety laws, and adhere to environmental regulations including the Clean Streams Law and the Pennsylvania Solid Waste Management Act. Bidders must also provide certifications regarding lobbying, Iran-free procurement, and worker protection.