DNR Global Navigational Satellite Systems

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), specifically the Resource Assessment Service's Maryland Geological Survey, is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) to procure six Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) survey units. The procurement seeks six Trimble Alloy receivers and six Trimble Zephyr 3 Geodetic antennas with advanced satellite tracking capabilities, including GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and Beidou. These specialized surveying instruments are required to have high-precision static specifications of 3mm horizontal and 3.5mm vertical accuracy, intended for surveying field landmarks such as groundwater monitoring wells and stationary landmarks for land subsidence measurements. The bid solicitation (K00R5600014/BPM047750) was posted on March 4, 2025, with critical deadlines including vendor questions due by March 14, 2025, at 6:00pm EST and final bid submissions required by March 26, 2025, at 6:00pm EST. The contract will have a 12-month term from the award date, with an "all or none" award structure mandating that bidders must propose all line items. Evaluation will focus on identifying the responsive and responsible vendor offering the lowest price while meeting all specified requirements.

This procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) or Veteran-owned Small Business Enterprises (VSBE), and no subcontracting goals are established. The contract does not involve federal funds and will be a single award with a firm fixed price structure. All six equipment kits must be delivered to the Maryland Geological Survey located at 2300 Saint Paul Street in Baltimore. Bids must be submitted electronically through the state's eMMA procurement system, with vendors required to bid on the complete equipment package. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves specialized scientific surveying equipment that typically represents a significant investment in precision measurement technology. The contract's straightforward procurement approach and specific technical requirements suggest a targeted acquisition designed to upgrade or replace existing geological survey equipment with state-of-the-art GNSS technology.