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

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STATE-0000000228-SLState & Local

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

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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.

General Info

Missouri DNR seeks drilling services proposals for critical minerals in Rolla, deadline January 23, 2026.

Agency

Missouri

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

Rolla, MO, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

RFP State 0000000228SL Drilling Critical Minerals Services

94 pages · rfp

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Attachment 1 – Map of Regions

other

Low

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Timeline

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

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Solicitation Issued on Behalf of Department of Natural Resources

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