Description
The County of Cumberland is seeking a qualified firm to provide hydrogeological services for the investigation of water resources countywide. The selected firm will be responsible for conducting hydrogeological assessments, analyzing subsurface water systems, and providing comprehensive hydrogeological research and reporting. The scope of work includes preparing plans and specifications for well developments, developing a local hydrogeological framework, and providing field inspection and observation of contractor services during well installation. The firm should have extensive experience in working with coastal plain aquifers in North Carolina and demonstrate advanced technical capabilities in analyzing subsurface water systems.
• The firm will provide a written description of the scope for well contractor work, including technical specifications and quantities for bid items.
• The firm will provide a drawing of the specified well profile to illustrate the expected well design criteria.
• The firm will provide field hydrogeological services during pilot hole drilling at each site, including collecting drill cutting samples and preparing a geologic description of sediments penetrated.
• The firm will conduct a short-duration aquifer pumping test and collect field water-quality data.
• The firm will prepare a letter report of each test well site, including a geologic description, summary of static and pumping water levels, and estimate of aquifer transmissivity.