Geological Exploration Drilling and Well Services

The California Department of Water Resources is seeking geological exploration drilling, well construction, and related testing services in the Salton Sea watershed under a one-year contract with two one-year options.

California > Department of Water Resources


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Dec 10, 2026 12:00 AM
Oct 23, 2026 08:05 PM
1 year base + 2 × 1 year options
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business
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Contact
carley.porter@water.ca.gov
+19169026930
Submission Instructions
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Department of Water Resources, Contract Services, Attn: Carley Porter, P.O. Box 942836, 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 94236-0001

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Description

The California Department of Water Resources seeks on-call geological exploration drilling and well services at a minimum of two and a maximum of six sites. Work includes drilling exploratory boreholes; constructing monitoring and extraction wells; well development, pump installation, and aquifer testing; and, when requested, geophysical logging and other specialized equipment or services. The contractor must hold a valid California C-57 water well drilling license, provide qualified drillers and helpers, and meet specified training and staffing requirements. Work is assigned through written work orders, and the solicitation does not guarantee a minimum amount of work. The agreement is anticipated to run for one year, with two one-year options. Bidders must attend a mandatory virtual pre-bid conference and meet the required 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise participation commitment. Award is based on the lowest responsible bid meeting the specifications.

Classification Codes
NAICS213111Drilling Oil and Gas Wells
PSCF015Well Drilling/Exploratory Services
Smart Codes
geological exploration drillingwater well constructionaquifer testing
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Nov 04, 2026 06:00 PM-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference (required)
Nov 13, 2026 05:00 PM-Optional Pre-Bid Site Walk (optional)
Meet in the parking lot, then follow Salton Sea Management Program staff in your own vehicle to the work site. RSVP by email at least 72 hours before the site walk.
Nov 18, 2026 06:00 PM-Optional Follow-Up Pre-Bid Conference (optional)
Dec 10, 2026 12:00 AM-Bid Submission Deadline
Dec 10, 2026 06:00 PM-Public Bid Opening (optional)
Virtual bid opening; no questions and answers.
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers Compensation
  • Employers Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
Required
  • Bid Bond — 10%
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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