NIGP 98954: Oil Well Sampling and Core Sample (Billets) Preparation Services

NIGP 98954 Oil Well Sampling And Core Sample (Billets) Preparation Services, an Item code, covers groundwater well maintenance and rehabilitation services that state and local water utilities procure on an as-needed basis—including pump removal and reinstallation, mechanical brushing, chemical treatment, video logging, pump testing, emergency response, repair, rehabilitation, and technical consulting. The work typically engages municipal water districts and similar special-purpose water authorities rather than general-purpose city or county governments. Contractors must hold state-specific licenses such as California's C-57 Well Drilling, C-61/D-21 Machinery and Pumps, or equivalent state certifications, and demonstrate multi-year experience with documented customer references. Procurement is structured as firm-fixed pricing for the initial contract year with annual adjustments capped at three percent, and issuing bodies often award to multiple contractors simultaneously to ensure operational redundancy and service continuity.

Eastern Municipal Water District in Riverside County, California posted RFP #3931 on April 2, 2026 seeking well maintenance and rehabilitation services on an as-needed basis, with electronic proposals due April 23, 2026. EMWD intends to award contracts to a minimum of two firms for a five-year term beginning July 15, 2026, and requires contractors to submit hourly labor rates for seven job classifications, equipment pricing across nine categories, and unit pricing for specified services. Prevailing wage obligations apply under California Labor Code Section 1770 et seq., and all contractors must comply with CARB emissions regulations, NPDES discharge requirements, and industry standards set by AWWA and NGWA, with a minimum 12-month warranty on repair and rehabilitation work. Commercial General Liability coverage of at least $2 million per occurrence and $5 million aggregate is mandatory. No specific budget range or total award value was published for this procurement.