Addendum 1-6100066669 -10-26-2026.pdf

This Addendum 1 to Solicitation Number DCNR, Bureau of Geological Survey - IFB 6100066669 is issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), Bureau of Geologic Survey (BGS). The solicitation requests sonic drilling and shallow diamond core drilling services to extract intact sediment and bedrock core samples from shallow subsurface depths in support of geologic research. The work is statewide in scope, with the majority of drilling anticipated in the glaciated portions of northwestern and northeastern Pennsylvania. The bid response deadline is October 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., with no change to the originally scheduled due date and time. The contract term is one year with potential for up to four additional one-year renewal terms subject to mutual agreement. No pre-bid conference is scheduled.

This addendum serves as a Question and Answer document addressing bidder inquiries regarding mobilization and project location specificity. The solicitation is conducted as an electronic bid through the SRM platform, and all responses must address relevant questions contained in subsequent addenda. The Commonwealth will award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, reserving the right to award by line item if determined in its best interest. Vendors qualifying as Small Businesses under Pennsylvania's Small Business Procurement Initiative may self-certify, and Small Diverse Businesses must achieve Small Business self-certification before submitting third-party certifications. Compensation is at prices quoted in the purchase order with payment via Automated Clearing House within 30 days of proper invoice receipt. The contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, provide a one-year warranty, and indemnify the Commonwealth against third-party claims.