About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Geological Survey seeks a contractor to perform Electrical Resistivity (ER) Surveys on an as-needed basis across Pennsylvania. The selected contractor will conduct ER Survey transects at designated project areas to support geologic mapping, groundwater resource investigations, and geotechnical studies, including handling mobilization, PA 1 Call submissions, uninterpreted data, and profile reporting. Subcontracting any tasks or deliverables under this contract is strictly prohibited. Eligible bidders must demonstrate prior experience as a prime contractor conducting ER surveys in Pennsylvania and supply references from work completed within the past three years. Bidders must submit responses digitally through the PA Supplier Portal and include a properly executed Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form. The contract term commences upon execution or January 1, 2027, whichever is later, with payment based on established unit prices for actual work performed.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Geological Survey
Scope of work
- Electrical Resistivity Survey transects at predetermined project areas and sites
- Pre-mobilization coordination including submitting PA 1 Call (811) tickets and utility responses
- Mobilization and demobilization of equipment, materials, and labor to project areas
- Intermediate mobilization and remobilization between subsequent sites within a project area
- Site restoration including backfilling holes, leveling ruts, and returning impacted areas to pre-work state
- Processed ER profiles in PDF format with interpretations if requested
- Labeled index reference maps displaying transects and reference points in PDF format
- Raw ER Survey datasets and comprehensive reports describing data acquisition methods, deviations, and data interpretations
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Total sum of Bid line items | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Ability to mobilize throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Ability to work in off-road and remote conditions
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience serving as prime contractor for ER Surveys previously within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Ability to provide references of ER Survey work performed in the previous three (3) years if requested
Documents to include with your response
- The electronic Invitation for Bid found at www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us
- Properly executed Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form
Key dates
- Contract start
- upon execution, or on January 1, 2027, whichever is later
- Renewal agreement date
- December 31, 2027
- Final termination date
- December 31, 2031
- Department initiates renewal discussions
- no later than August 30th prior to the termination date
- Contractor notification of intent to renew
- no later than September 30th prior to the termination date
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the PA supplier portal
- Instructions
- Submitted via www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us. Faxed, emailed, and mailed bids will not be accepted. Bidders should not attach vendor quotes, additional terms and conditions, or unrequested documents.
Contract details
- Term
- Commences upon execution, or on January 1, 2027, whichever is later, with potential renewal on December 31, 2027, and up to four (4) additional annual terms ending December 31, 2031.
- Place of performance
- Throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Insurance and bonding
- The unit price shall include insurance; contractor is responsible for obtaining any necessary Road Use Permits and/or associated bonds from PennDOT, townships, or other agencies or owners.