Description
The State of Missouri, Department of Natural Resources, is seeking a contractor to provide Aquifer Test Drilling and Coring Services in Northeastern Missouri. The purpose of this project is to identify buried channel aquifers to increase drought resiliency in the area. The contractor will be responsible for sonic drilling, coring, and plugging test holes, as well as collecting and analyzing core samples. The contractor must have at least two years of experience performing sonic drilling and meet other minimum experience requirements. The contract period is from the effective date of the contract through December 31, 2026.
Some key responsibilities of the contractor include:
* Providing a sonic drill capable of drilling in tight clay
* Drilling and coring test holes at specified sites
* Collecting glacial drift cores and bedrock core samples
* Plugging test holes within 60 days of completion
* Maintaining financial and accounting records
* Submitting reports and invoices as required
The State of Missouri will provide permission and permits for drilling on public properties, and the contractor will be responsible for obtaining necessary permits and approvals.