UNSPSC 81151707: Core preparation and analysis services

Core analysis provides geologist and engineers comprehensive information on wellbore conditions and the probable productivity (economic value).

UNSPSC 81151707 Core preparation and analysis services (Commodity) covers groundwater evaluation, aquifer characterization, hydrogeological investigation, and technical analysis work that state and local governments procure to support water resource planning, permitting, and management. The actual procurement activity spans hydrogeological consulting and well services contracts where qualified firms perform aquifer testing, groundwater modeling, water quality monitoring, geological surveys, and supporting technical studies required by state water agencies and county water utilities. Issuing bodies include state water development boards, county water resource divisions, municipal water departments, and special water management districts. The Texas Water Development Board and Florida counties (Volusia and Sarasota) are active solicitors, indicating strong demand in water-stressed regions managing groundwater supply and quality compliance.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas and Florida. The Texas Water Development Board issued RFP 58027RFP0003 (due August 6, 2026) seeking brackish groundwater production zone analysis across fourteen Central Texas counties, requiring professional geoscientist licensure, ten years of hydrogeology experience in the region, and GIS subsurface mapping expertise, with a three-year initial term through August 31, 2027 renewable through 2030. Volusia County, Florida issued RSQ 26SQ65SR (due April 9, 2026) for professional hydrogeological and well services supporting twenty-six production wells and nine water treatment facilities, including well evaluation, remedial development, geophysical surveys, aquifer testing, and consumptive use permitting on a task-order basis under a three-year basic contract with two optional one-year renewals. Sarasota County, Florida issued RPS 262824RM (due April 9, 2026) for quarterly and monthly groundwater monitoring and sampling at the Carlton Memorial Reserve Wellfield across nineteen monitor wells under a three-year Continuing Services Agreement. All opportunities required professional engineering or geology licensure in the respective state and commercial insurance minimums of $1,000,000 per occurrence. Texas solicitations referenced Veteran Heroes United in Business (VetHUB) and Historically Underutilized Business subcontracting plan requirements where applicable.