IFB 10220866 Geological Exploration Drilling

The California Department of Water Resources is requesting bids for geological exploration drilling services in the Salton Sea watershed to support vegetation enhancement projects at dust suppression areas under IFB 10220866, with bids due October 21, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. and bid opening on October 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

The scope encompasses geological drilling operations including site preparation, drilling activities, sample collection, and reporting to assess groundwater resources in the Salton Sea watershed region. Contractors must hold applicable state licensing for drilling operations and comply with environmental compliance standards specific to the watershed area. The DWR Salton Sea Management Program will issue work orders specifying task assignments, materials, labor requirements, and work sites; the selected contractor must furnish all materials and labor in accordance with contract terms and applicable taxes. The State reserves the right to terminate any work order upon 10 days written notice, with reimbursement for all reasonable costs incurred through the termination date.

Technical questions are due October 2, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.; answers will be disseminated by October 9, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. The anticipated contract start date is January 2027. Addendum 1, posted September 28, 2026, introduces Exhibit A, Attachment 1 (Work Sites) and Exhibit A, Attachment 2 (Work Order template) for work location specification and contractor authorization documentation. Contract value, budget range, set-asides, preference programs, evaluation criteria, and contract term duration are not detailed in the available materials.