Geophysical Logging & Imaging Service

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), Bureau of Topographic and Geologic Survey, is seeking a contractor to provide geophysical logging and imaging services for boreholes located throughout the state, with a specific focus on the Mount Aetna CDP jurisdiction. The procurement is an Established Price Contract soliciting a single vendor to perform slim-tool, digital geophysical-logging and imaging services designed to identify and characterize rocks and contained fluids in boreholes. Required services encompass a comprehensive range of logging capabilities, including natural gamma-ray, density, neutron, resistivity, spontaneous potential, sonic, caliper, televiewer, temperature, fluid conductivity, and flowmeter logs. The contractor must possess specialized equipment, including a four-wheel-drive vehicle and truck-mounted logging winch to access and service boreholes of various diameters, depths, and construction types. The contract will be executed from the award date through June 30, 2019, with potential for up to four additional one-year renewals, and bids are due by May 14, 2018. Evaluation will be based on the total sum of bid line items, with the lowest responsive and responsible bidder receiving the award.

The solicitation appears to have a small business procurement focus, with potential set-aside considerations for disadvantaged enterprises, though specific details are not fully explicit in the provided documentation. Pricing will be structured on unit prices, with the potential for up to a 5% negotiated increase in unit prices during renewal periods. The Department reserves the right to add additional line items to the contract upon mutual agreement. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically through the PA Supplier Portal, with bid results to be posted on the e-Marketplace website. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the contract will compensate the contractor for actual services performed, suggesting a flexible spending approach. Contractors must provide certifications related to lobbying and Iran-free procurement, and must demonstrate compliance with nondiscrimination and contractor integrity requirements. The procurement includes provisions for comprehensive vendor responsibility assessments to ensure qualified and capable service providers are selected for this technical geophysical logging contract.