Opportunity
Minnesota Supplier Systems #2000018842
Repair Observation Well #900789 at Grayling Marsh Wildlife Management Area
Posted
October 30, 2026
Respond By
November 10, 2026
Identifier
2000018842
NAICS
238910
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking a contractor to repair Observation Well #900789 at Grayling Marsh Wildlife Management Area. - Government buyer: State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources (DNR); the solicitation identifies Christine E. Eck and Project Supervisor Matthew Meyer, Hydrologist. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturers, OEMs, or commercial vendors are named. The DNR is the government buyer. - Products requested: - 30 feet of 6-inch steel well casing, to be furnished and installed between 240 and 270 feet. - If needed, 40 feet of 4-inch telescoping stainless-steel screen with 0.010-inch slots. - If needed, one 4-inch by 10-foot riser pipe and k-packer assembly. - Repair services: Mobilization and demobilization; remove shaley material from 240 to 283 feet; advance the existing casing into competent bedrock; hammer-drill and sample the open borehole beyond 283 feet (60 feet priced); install casing; develop the well (quantity 4); and provide standby time when ordered by the DNR Project Supervisor. - Conditional work and technical requirements: Hydrofracture the well if directed because water production is inadequate; air-lift the well; and install the screen and riser assembly if the existing casing cannot be advanced. Drilling may extend to an approximate maximum depth of 343 feet. Provide labor, equipment, materials, permits, inspections, transportation, and cleanup, and collect drilled-material samples for the DNR Project Supervisor. - Contractor qualification: The contractor must hold a Minnesota Department of Health well and boring contractor license. - Performance: Work is expected to begin after Notice to Proceed and be completed within the stated performance period. No option periods or annual subscription are stated.
Description
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids to repair an existing, approximately five-month-old well at the Grayling Marsh Wildlife Management Area. The work includes labor, equipment, materials, permits, transportation, and other items necessary to remove accumulated sediment and modify the well using hammer drilling methods. Tasks include collecting drilled-material samples, air-lifting the well, and hydrofracturing as required by the specifications. Responses must be submitted electronically through the SWIFT Supplier Portal with the completed price schedule; award is to the lowest responsible vendor meeting the specifications and terms.