Bedrock geologic mapping of the 1:24, 000-scale Derry (North Half) quadrangle

The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, New Hampshire Geological Survey, is requesting proposals for bedrock geologic mapping services covering the north half of the Derry Quadrangle at 1:24,000 scale, with proposals due July 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM.

The scope requires field data collection, geologic interpretation, and creation of digital bedrock geologic maps conforming to USGS Geologic Map Schema (GeMS) showing composition, structure, mineralogy, lithology, and orientation of ductile and brittle structures including faults, joints, and fractures. Deliverables include seamless electronic maps, a narrative document of 1–30 pages, field data stations, geologic cross-sections, and high-quality digital photographs of major geologic features. The RFP permits laboratory analyses including thin-section preparation (20 samples), whole-rock geochemistry (15 samples), whole-rock mineralogical scans (10 samples), igneous rock age dating (1 sample), and detrital zircon analyses (2 samples). A mandatory one-day field conference and Microsoft Teams-based peer review are required.

The contract value does not exceed $33,566.00 for an initial one-year term, with an option for extension of up to one additional year at no cost at the sole discretion of NHGS/NHDES. Proposals will be evaluated on a 100-point scale: significance of proposal (40 points), quality of scope of work (10 points), content knowledge (30 points), and technical skills (20 points). A minimum preliminary technical score of 80 points is required; proposals below this threshold will not have price proposals opened.

The proposal inquiry period ends July 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM, with final agency responses due July 10, 2026. Contractors must submit one original and four copies physically to 29 Hazen Drive, PO Box 95, Concord, NH 03302-0095, plus one electronic copy as a searchable PDF (less than 10 MB) to Shane.J.Csiki@des.nh.gov. Contract award is contingent on approval by the Governor and Executive Council. Contractors must carry commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate and comply with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act at WCAG 2.1 Level AA conformance.