Seismic Data

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is conducting a sole source proprietary procurement for seismic data licensing located in Austin, Jasper, Montgomery, Washington, Waller, and Newton counties. The procurement, identified as Reference No. 580-25-IFB-3341, seeks to license 75 miles of legacy 2-D high-resolution seismic data from Seismic Exchange, Inc. (SEI) for a study of brackish aquifers in the Yegua-Jackson Formation. The specific seismic lines include HE-LW-4 (14 miles), GTO31-1 (10 miles), G92583-528-7 (14 miles), G92583-528-4 (11 miles), G92551-255-06 (11 miles), and 72-117-332 (15 miles). Deliverables will include seismic data in SEG-Y and .tiff formats, with the primary objective of delineating brackish aquifers and determining potential groundwater volumes for future water sources in Texas. Electronic bid submissions are due by January 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with a designated question and answer period scheduled for January 2-3, 2025. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including vendor information, W-9 form, detailed item descriptions, quantities, cost breakdowns, and ongoing licensing fee information.

The procurement is being conducted under Texas Government Code Section 2155.067 and does not specify any set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Seismic Exchange, Inc. has been identified as the sole source provider after evaluating alternatives including American Geophysical, Geophysical Pursuit, and Schlumberger, who were rejected due to additional costs, insufficient data volume, or cost-prohibitive offerings. The contract (#2300012709) is supported by a Master Licensing Agreement dated October 7, 2023, and a Supplemental Agreement dated September 27, 2024. Shipping terms are FOB Destination to 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701, with Net30 payment terms. The total procurement value is set at $150,000 for licensing the 75 miles of seismic data, which will be delivered in electronic formats compatible with industry standards developed by the Society of Exploration Geophysicists. Questions regarding the solicitation should be directed to TWDB Purchaser Lauren Grooms via email at BidRoom@twdb.texas.gov.