What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Geological Survey of Alabama seeks a qualified professional drilling company to install two new groundwater monitoring wells near Magnolia Springs, remediate an existing well in Gulf Shores, and conduct aquifer pumping and recovery tests at all three Baldwin County sites. The buyer intends to award one contract on a time-and-materials basis, with the option to add qualifying wells as funds allow. Eligible respondents must be registered in Alabama Buys and submit proposals both electronically through Alabama Buys and as a printed, sealed copy by November 30, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. CST. Proposals must include an Alabama Vendor Disclosure Statement, itemized pricing, personnel qualifications, a work approach, and examples of similar projects. Prospective suppliers must email written questions by November 17, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. CST. Only information submitted through Alabama Buys will be considered during evaluation.
Scope of work
- Install two new 65-foot groundwater monitoring wells (Magnolia Springs #1 and #2) with 4-inch Schedule 80 PVC casing and screen
- Install concrete pads and four PVC marker posts around each new monitoring well
- Develop each new monitoring well until turbidity is 10 NTU or less
- Provide a well construction record for each completed monitoring well
- Remediate existing Gulf Shores well (GSAID 003DDD14003) by removing accumulated sediment and debris
- Measure and record accessible depth before and after remediation and document work performed
- Conduct continuous pumping and recovery aquifer tests at all three wells per ASTM D4043-17
- Provide an aquifer test report in Word, Excel, or PDF format
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| The Respondent has specialized expertise as demonstrated by the proposed methods | 25 |
| The Respondent has provided time/materials cost in the proposal | 20 |
| The Respondent has the resources available to perform the requested services | 15 |
| The Respondent has demonstrated evidence of past performance and ability to meet project deadlines | 15 |
| The Respondent has provided project management techniques | 10 |
| The Respondent has the ability and history of handling similar projects | 10 |
| The Respondent has availability and familiarity with the project locale | 5 |
Minimum qualifications
- Qualified professional drilling company
- Registered in Alabama Buys
- Applicable professional licenses held by entities and personnel proposed to perform the work
- Compliance with Alabama boycott laws (Act 2016-312 and Act 2023-409)
- Compliance with federal immigration law; no unauthorized aliens employed in Alabama
Documents to include with your response
- Signed proposal explaining interest, personnel qualifications, approach, methods, equipment, and schedule
- List of all participating entities, areas of expertise, duties, and licenses (if applicable)
- Examples of similar work performed with budget, schedule, and performance details
- Itemized time and materials cost proposal for each well and service
- Completed Alabama Vendor Disclosure Statement
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via Alabama Buys and printed copy by mail or hand delivery
- Instructions
- Submit electronically through Alabama Buys and deliver one sealed printed copy (8.5x11 inch paper, minimum 12-point font) to GSA in Tuscaloosa, AL. Email or fax not accepted.