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Drilling of core wells

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NRCan-5000088945International

Submission Closed08/05/2025, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 213115

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Natural Resources Canada is soliciting proposals for a contractor to perform core drilling for seven or eight monitoring wells in Southern Ontario. The scope of work involves drilling into both bedrock and surficial sediments. The project is scheduled to begin in late August, contingent upon the acquisition of necessary municipal permits, and is expected to be completed within 30 business days. The contract term extends from the date of signing until October 31, 2025. This federal solicitation, managed by the Government of Canada, requires a contractor capable of executing the drilling operations within the specified timeframe and geographic region.

General Info

Natural Resources Canada seeks core drilling for monitoring wells in Southern Ontario.

Agency

Government of Canada → Department of Natural Resources (NRCan)

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

*Ontario (except NCR), CAN

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NONE

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PhaseClosed

PostedAug 5

Solicitation

Response DeadlineAug 5

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

08/05/2025, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of Natural Resources (NRCan)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeN/A

Organization / AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of Natural Resources (NRCan)

Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Vincent GariépyPoint of Contact

Full Description

By means of the RFP, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is seeking proposals from bidders to obtain the services of a contractor to perform core drilling of seven (7) or eight (8) monitoring wells in both surficial sediments and bedrock in Southern Ontario. The period of the contract shall be from date of contract to October 31, 2025. The timing for the drilling work is important: it will begin in late August, pending the receipt of the required municipal permits, and last less than 30 business days.