Sonic and Diamond Core Drilling Services

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is seeking sonic and diamond core drilling services statewide to extract intact sediment and bedrock cores for geological research.

Pennsylvania > Department of Conservation and Natural Resources > Bureau of Geological Survey


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Oct 27, 2026 02:00 PM
Oct 14, 2026 12:00 PM
1 year base + 4 × 1 year options
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mpritts@pa.gov
+17177720299
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The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Geological Survey, is seeking a contractor to perform scientific sediment sonic core drilling and traditional diamond core drilling throughout Pennsylvania. The work includes drilling to depths of at least 200 feet below graded surface, recovering intact sediment and bedrock cores, hauling and managing water, mobilizing and remobilizing equipment and personnel, decommissioning and grouting boreholes, restoring drill sites, and submitting relevant records. The contractor must be capable of sonic and diamond coring, dry drilling in sediment, achieving specified core-recovery targets, working in off-road and remote conditions, and performing all work without subcontracting. The initial contract term runs from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027, with up to four additional annual renewals. Bids are awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the lowest total sum.

Classification Codes
NAICS213115Support Activities for Nonmetallic Minerals (except Fuels) Mining
PSCF015Well Drilling/Exploratory Services
Smart Codes
sonic drilling servicesdiamond core drillingborehole site restoration
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Oct 14, 2026-Solicitation Start Date
Oct 27, 2026 02:00 PM-Bid Submission Deadline
Oct 27, 2026 02:01 PM-Bid Opening
Jan 1, 2027-Contract Start Date
Requirements
Required
  • Workers' Compensation Insurance
  • Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance — $1,000,000.00
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  • Within the last 2 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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