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Pennsylvania BGS statewide sonic and diamond core drilling services

Pennsylvania is seeking statewide drilling services to collect intact sediment and bedrock cores for geological research. - Government buyer: Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), Bureau of Geological Survey (BGS); the solicitation is issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. - OEMs and vendors: No drilling-equipment OEMs, service vendors, or other commercial suppliers are named. PennDOT is referenced only in connection with Publication 222, the borehole-sealing guidance. - Requested services: Sonic coring in sediment and bedrock to at least PQ size, and traditional diamond coring in bedrock to at least NX size. The SOW describes at least 4-inch intact sediment core; cores up to 6 inches are acceptable at the same per-foot price. - Additional priced services include primary and intermediate mobilization/demobilization, borehole grouting and decommissioning, site restoration, Department-requested standby time, and water hauling or water logistics. - Key requirements: Drill to at least 200 feet below graded surface and work in remote or off-road locations. Dry drilling is expected in sediment unless the Department directs otherwise. Minimum core recovery is 80% in sediment and 90% in bedrock, subject to geological conditions. The Department supplies core boxes and provides drilling oversight, including borehole logging. - Period: One initial contract year, with up to four additional one-year renewals by agreement. The terms also allow a possible extension of up to three months; renewal price increases may be negotiated up to 3% per renewal term. - Award basis: The Commonwealth expects to select the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and may award by line item.

Description

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Geological Survey, seeks a contractor to provide sonic and traditional diamond drilling services to extract intact sediment and bedrock core for geologic research. Work orders will specify project locations and drilling requirements, and the contractor must be able to drill to at least 200 feet below graded surface, including in remote and off-road conditions. The work includes mobilization, drilling, core recovery, water hauling, borehole decommissioning, site restoration, and submission of relevant records. Bids are to be submitted electronically, and award will be based on the lowest total sum.

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