BID BGS Seismic Acquisition

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Geological Survey, is seeking a qualified contractor to perform 2D seismic-reflection data acquisition and analysis services within the Gettysburg Basin in Adams County. The procurement specifically requires the contractor to purchase and analyze existing "deep" 2D seismic-reflection data along a 20-mile transect that crosses Precambrian metarhyolite units, the Mesozoic border fault, and ends in the Cambrian Kinzers Formation. Key deliverables include a processed seismic profile, reference map, seismic dataset, and a comprehensive report detailing the data acquisition and analysis process. The contractor must demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience in seismic data services and complete all contract tasks by December 30, 2024. Bids must be submitted electronically through the PA Supplier Portal by July 9, 2024, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The evaluation will likely emphasize the contractor's technical expertise, ability to acquire high-quality commercial seismic data, and capacity to meet the specified technical requirements.

The solicitation encourages participation from small and diverse businesses through the DCNR Small Business Procurement Initiative. Vendors can become self-certified as a Small Business (SB) or verified as a Small Diverse Business (SDB) through the Department of General Services' Bureau of Diversity, Inclusion, and Small Business Opportunities. Eligible businesses can participate as prime contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and professional service providers, with potential opportunities to compete for contracts reserved under the Commonwealth's Small Business Reserve program. The procurement does not specify a precise budget range or award value, but payment will be made upon satisfactory completion of the project for actual services performed. Contractors must also comply with Pennsylvania labor and workplace safety laws, including requirements related to unemployment compensation, workers' compensation, and minimum wage regulations. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly identified, the solicitation indicates that the contractor will need to negotiate with existing commercial seismic data vendors to acquire the required dataset.