Bureau of Geological Survey Borehole Geophysics

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), Bureau of Geological Survey, is soliciting bids under an Invitation for Bids for borehole geophysics services, meaning slim-tool, digital geophysical logging and imaging to characterize rocks and contained fluids in boreholes throughout Pennsylvania, with bids due November 18, 2026. The contractor is solely responsible for all work, and subcontracting of any tasks or deliverables is prohibited.

Capability filters are equipment and fleet specifications. The contractor must perform logging with Natural Gamma-Ray, Spectral Gamma-Ray, High-Resolution Density, Dual Detector Guard Resistivity, Normal Resistivity, Spontaneous Potential, Dual Induction, Sonic Full Waveform, 3-Arm Caliper, Optical Televiewer, Acoustical Televiewer, Temperature, Fluid Conductivity, Heat-Pulse Flowmeter, and Spinner Flowmeter tools. Logging equipment must have an outer diameter of no greater than 5.1 centimeters. The contractor must maintain a four-wheel-drive vehicle rated at 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight or less, with a truck-mounted winch capable of reaching boreholes up to 1,500 feet deep. Bidders must complete the mandatory Worker Protection and Investment Certification (Form BOP-2201) under Executive Order 2021-06, attesting to compliance with thirteen Pennsylvania labor statutes. A false certification carries three-year ineligibility under 62 Pa. C.S. § 531.

Attached DCNR materials describe the Commonwealth's Small Business Reserve program, under which contracts may be reserved solely for small businesses. Qualifying small businesses self-certify as for-profit, independently owned, not dominant in their field, employing no more than 100 full-time equivalents, and averaging no more than $47 million in three-year gross revenues. Small diverse businesses must first self-certify as small businesses and then submit current third-party certification to the Bureau of Diversity, Inclusion, and Small Business Opportunities.

Pricing is per linear foot for logging services, with flat-rate mobilization and demobilization, hourly intermediate mobilization and site restoration, and daily equipment service fees. Unit prices must include labor, supplies, insurance, tools, and equipment. Contractors must furnish certificates naming the Commonwealth as additional insured, with minimum coverage of $250,000 per person and $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage.

The contract begins upon execution or January 1, 2027, whichever is later, and runs through December 31, 2027, with up to four one-year renewals through December 31, 2031. Renewal rates may increase up to 3.00 percent. Award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder by total sum, conditioned on Vendor Master registration. Payment is by ACH for services performed upon satisfactory completion and delivery of output products, and a one-year warranty applies. Bids are submitted electronically; the Terms and Conditions cite the SRM system, while the Statement of Work cites the PA Supplier Portal.