Description
The California Department of Water Resources is soliciting bids for a statewide rotary drilling contract covering geotechnical drilling, sampling, well development, well destruction, and related geophysical services. The contract will run for an initial three‑year term with two optional one‑year extensions, and work will be performed at numerous sites across all California counties. Bidders must hold a valid C‑57 water‑well drilling license, be DIR‑registered, and provide qualified drillers with specific safety certifications. The award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder after applying any small‑business or DVBE preferences, and the contract requires bid, payment, and performance bonds, as well as compliance with prevailing‑wage, insurance, and environmental regulations.
• Scope includes hourly drilling, core drilling, well development, well destruction, site security, and ancillary material supplies.
• Required qualifications: C‑57 license, DIR registration, minimum two qualified drillers (≥ 3 yr experience), safety training (HAZWOPER, first aid, defensive driver, etc.).
• Financials: unit‑price based bid; estimated total contract value likely in the multi‑million‑dollar range; 10 % retention on progress payments; bonds equal to 100 % of contract amount.