2026-2031 New York State Geological Survey (NYSGS) / New York State Museum (NYSM) Scientific Bedrock Coring-Drilling Services

The full RFP is posted to NYSED's Procurement Website. The New York State Education Department (NYSED), Office of Cultural Education, is seeking proposals for the 2026-2031 New York State Geological Survey (NYSGS) / New York State Museum (NYSM) Scientific Bedrock Coring-Drilling Services. Services are required for the 2026-2031 spring/summer/fall field seasons in support of geological mapping and mineral resource investigations. At present, NYSED anticipates the need for collection of drill core in northern and eastern New York. Subcontracting will be limited to thirty percent (30%) of the total contract budget. Subcontracting is defined as non-employee direct personal services and related incidental expenses, including travel. NYSED will award up to two contracts pursuant to this RFP, consisting of a primary awardee and a secondary awardee. The contracts resulting from this RFP will be for a term anticipated to begin May 1, 2026 and to end April 30, 2031. Components contained in RFP #107 are as follows: Description of Services to Be Performed Submission Evaluation Criteria and Method of Award Assurances Submission Documents (separate document) Questions regarding the request must be submitted via online form no later than the close of business October 28, 2025. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted to NYSED’s Procurement website no later than November 12, 2025. The following are the designated contacts for this procurement: Program Matters: Robert Feranec, Andrew Kozlowski Fiscal Matters: Adam Kutryb Bids must be received via online form no later than December 2, 2025. Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: Aardvark Drilling, Inc. Minority / Women Business Enterprise contracting goals (MWBE) Total MWBE Goals: 0.00%