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

The Department of Natural Resources for the state of Missouri has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) titled "Drilling Critical Minerals Services" under solicitation number STATE-0000000228-SL. The solicitation was posted on January 5, 2026, with a response deadline set for January 23, 2026. The contracting opportunity falls under NAICS code 213115, which pertains to drilling services, specifically targeting critical minerals. The work will be performed in Rolla, Missouri, supporting the state's focus on natural resource development and critical mineral exploration. Interested vendors are invited to submit proposals for drilling services that align with the state's requirements. The solicitation does not specify any set-aside or special categorization for participation. For further details or inquiries, Nicolle Backes serves as the primary contact, reachable via email at nicolle.backes@oa.mo.gov or by phone at 573-751-5341. The official RFP documents and negotiation abstracts can be accessed through Missouri's procurement portal link provided.