New York State Contract Reporter #2137637

USGS Hydrogeologic Data Compilation and Geophysical Survey Services for Watkins Glen State Park

This opportunity involves the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation (NYS OPRHP) engaging the United States Geological Survey (USGS) to develop a hydrogeologic framework and conduct geophysical surveys at Watkins Glen State Park. - Government Buyer: - NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation (Service Contracts division) - Project location: Watkins Glen State Park, Schuyler County, NY - OEMs and Vendors: - United States Geological Survey (USGS) is the sole provider - Products/Services Requested: - Compilation and analysis of geologic and hydrologic data from literature, academic research, and NYS DEC sources - Surface geophysical surveys: passive seismic, electrical resistivity tomography (ERT), transient electromagnetic (TEM) - Borehole geophysical logging: gamma and electromagnetic induction - Slug testing of wells - Installation of continuous-recording groundwater monitoring sensors in two new wells - Assistance with installation of a rain gage - Unique/Notable Requirements: - USGS will build a localized hydrogeologic framework to support siting and monitoring of new wells - Collaboration with park staff during well drilling and installation - Well drilling and installation managed separately by NYS OPRHP - Single-source procurement; USGS is exempt from advertising - Period of Performance: - One-year contract term

Description

The United States Geologic Survey (USGS) will compile existing data from geologic literature and previous academic research, including data from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation on water wells and prior USGS research on wells in unconsolidated and bedrock aquifers, to build a localized hydrogeologic framework of Watkins Glen State Park. This framework will assist in locating two new monitoring wells to be installed in or near the park. Surface geophysical data will be acquired to fill data gaps on subsurface characteristics, including passive seismic data, electrical resistivity tomography (ERT), and transient electromagnetic (TEM) surveys. The USGS will conduct geophysical borehole logging, slug testing, and instrumentation of wells with continuous-recording groundwater monitoring sensors after installation, and assist with the installation of a rain gage at the park.

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