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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) STATE 0000000228SL,1: Drilling Critical Minerals Services

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STATE-0000000228SLState & Local

Submission Closed01/23/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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NAICS: 213115

Canada

To drill core wells in the Lower Grand River watershed, southern OntarioThe Geological Survey of Canada, under Natural Resources Canada, is soliciting bids to conduct hydrogeological characterization through core drilling in the lower Grand River watershed in southern Ontario, covering approximately 2000 km². The project requires drilling up to seven boreholes—four initially with the option to add three more—depending on field results and budget, which will then be converted into environmental monitoring wells. Wells will be constructed either as a combination of PQ overburden and HQ bedrock cores or solely as HQ bedrock cores, with target depths of approximately 50 meters and potential extension to 65 meters for two wells if funding permits. Drilling must begin in the third week of September 2026 and be completed within 35 days or less, with all work conducted during daylight hours and not exceeding ten hours per day. Equipment must include track- or truck-mounted rigs in near-new condition, equipped with PQ and HQ core barrel systems capable of continuous coring at 1.5-meter intervals, meeting strict environmental standards to prevent effluent discharge into waterways or sensitive lands. The contractor must comply with all applicable legislation including the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, and demonstrate rigorous safety procedures in the field. All bids must satisfy mandatory technical pass/fail criteria including possession of a valid Well Contractor License, submission of names and credentials of a primary and alternate driller with Class 1 Well Technician Licenses, and proof of at least three overburden coring projects within the last eight years with ≥75 meter depth and ≥90% core recovery in at least one, along with demonstrated bedrock coring experience. Proposals must be submitted in four distinct sections—technical, financial, mandatory forms, and additional information—with full compliance to the Ineligibility and Suspension Policy and integrity verification requirements, including a List of Names and completed Declaration Form. Financial offers must be in Canadian funds, all-inclusive unit firm prices excluding taxes, submitted via Rate Bid forms, and evaluated based on the lowest compliant price. Invoicing must be emailed as a PDF to a specified government address and include detailed financial codes, contract numbers, and client references, with payment terms of 30 days upon receipt of a compliant invoice; non-resident contractors are subject to a 15% withholding tax unless a valid CRA waiver is provided. The contractor is responsible for mobilization and demobilization at no additional cost to Canada, must maintain accounting records in machine-readable format for seven years after final payment

Department of Natural Resources (NRCan)

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DEADLINE

Vehicle Recompete: Idc W912P922D0007This contract establishes an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) satellite contract for geotechnical exploration services, including relief well and piezometer installation and testing. The contract, identified by W912P922D0007, has a ceiling value of $5 million and is set aside entirely for small businesses under the Small Business Administration's regulations. It is managed by the Department of Defense through the W07V Endist St Louis contracting office. The original solicitation for this vehicle recompete was issued under W912P921R0037, with a full recompete classification indicating a competitive renewal process. The contract's ordering period extends until April 13, 2027, with no active task orders at present, and the highest recorded task order so far is valued at approximately $34,429 awarded to HURST-ROSCHE, INC. The work covered under this contract falls under NAICS code 213115, which pertains to geotechnical engineering services. The contract aims to support multiple task orders for specialized geotechnical work essential for military construction and infrastructure projects, ensuring qualified small businesses handle these technical services.

W07V Endist St Louis

POSTED

9 months ago

DEADLINE

N/A

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The contract solicitation issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources seeks proposals for drilling critical minerals services under the Request for Proposal (RFP) STATE-0000000228SL. This solicitation, posted on January 5, 2026, and with a response deadline of January 23, 2026, invites specialized drilling service providers to support critical mineral exploration and extraction efforts within the state of Missouri. The contract falls under NAICS code 213115, indicating it specifically targets drilling activities related to mineral and earth resource development. Interested vendors must submit their bids within the stated timeframe, with Nicolle Backes as the primary contact for inquiries. Though the main contract focuses on drilling services for critical minerals, the included scope of work for a separate contraband cell phone detection system (CIS) highlights the state's technical and operational standards for procurement. This related document details rigorous requirements for a certified FCC-compliant detection system capable of covertly identifying and reporting unauthorized wireless devices in secure environments. It emphasizes high accuracy in identifying 5G and other wireless devices, excluding authorized ones, and maintaining ongoing technical support and certification compliance. While separate from the drilling services contract, this detailed scope underlines Missouri’s commitment to technical precision, regulatory compliance, and responsiveness in its procurements.

General Info

Missouri seeks drilling services proposals for critical minerals; includes FCC-compliant contraband phone detection.

Agency

Missouri

NAICS

213115 - Support Activities for Nonmetallic Minerals (except Fuels) MiningView NAICS

Place of Performance

Missouri, MO, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

(4)

RFP State 0000000228SL Drilling Critical Minerals Services

DOCX•94 pages•rfp

RFP STATE 0000000228SL Drilling Critical Minerals Services Amendment 01

DOCX•99 pages•amendment

Attachment 1.docx

DOCX

State 0000000228SL Pre-proposal Conference Attendance List

DOCX•1 page•pre-proposal-attendance

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PhaseClosed

PostedJan 5

Solicitation

Response DeadlineJan 23

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

01/23/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyMissouri

Contacts1 person available

OfficeN/A

Organization / Agency

Missouri

Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Nicolle Backes

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Solicitation Issued on Behalf of Department of Natural Resources