Drilling Rig with Trade-In - Department of Natural Resources

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources, located in Phelps County, has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking to procure a new drilling rig with a trade-in option for existing equipment. The RFP provides two options for vendors: a truck-mounted drilling rig and a track-mounted drilling rig, both requiring specific technical capabilities. Required capabilities include the ability to auger 6-inch holes, core bedrock, utilize an automatic SPT hammer, feature a tophead drive, and demonstrate minimum thrust capacities of 25,000 lbs upward and 20,000 lbs downward. Additional desired specifications include diesel-powered operation, less than 4,000 operating hours (or refurbished), and for truck-mounted options, a vehicle with 100,000 miles or less and 4-wheel drive. The solicitation opened on October 18, 2018, with proposals due by November 14, 2018, at 8:00 PM GMT. A non-mandatory site tour was available for vendors to inspect the trade-in equipment prior to submission. Vendors must provide detailed pricing for the drilling rig options and a credit offer for the existing equipment, which includes a 2010 Peterbilt 340 tandem axle diesel truck, 2009 Simco 7000 Geotech drill, Geoprobe Model 540U, 2000 Simco 4000 TR-2, and an Ingersoll-Rand 600 CFM air compressor.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating the solicitation is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no explicit mentions of disadvantaged enterprise requirements. The contract period is defined as three months from the date of award, with payment terms set at Net 45 days and delivery specified as FOB Destination to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources facility in Rolla, MO. Vendors are required to submit proposals either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as hard copies to the Division of Purchasing. While the total estimated value of the contract is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive trade-in and equipment specifications suggest a significant procurement investment. Vendors must carefully review all solicitation documents, complete the required exhibits, and ensure their proposed drilling rig meets or exceeds the technical specifications outlined in the RFP.