Drilling Contractor Government Bids & RFPs

Bidder prequalification is required. Provide a copy of your biennial prequalification letter from FDEP's Bureau of Design and Construction, or submit a current state contractor license certification and corporate charter registration with the bid. bidder prequalification is required for all bids.

Notice of intent to protest bid specifications must be filed within 72 hours after bid specifications are posted on the vendor bid system. during the 72 hour period after bid specifications are posted on the vendor bid system.

Failure to file a notice of intent to protest or a formal written protest within ten days after the 72-hour period ends constitutes a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing. shall constitute a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing.

Final completion date is November 17th, 2027. No work period from November 18th 2026 thru March 15th 2027 due to winter weather. final completion date: november 17th, 2027

Payment is based on actual quantities procured at fixed unit prices. payment will be made based on actual quantities procured and the method of compensation for the prospective agreement will be fixed unit prices.

Bids evaluated to determine the lowest responsible bidder. bids will be evaluated to determine the lowest responsible bidder including applicable preferences

Bidders must have minimum 3 years experience and provide at least 3 references. bidders must have a minimum of 3 years experience providing the types of goods and services described in this itb

Protests must be received 7 calendar days prior to bid opening date. deadline for requests for change, protests, and requests for approved equal brands if applicable 7 calendar days prior to the bid opening date

Bids that do not clearly show minimum required experience, qualifications and references will be rejected. bids that do not clearly show the minimum required experiencequalifications and references will be rejected

Bids must be received by the purchasing agency on the solicitation due date no later than the solicitation due time. The solicitation due date is 10/20/2026 at 10:00 AM. bids must be received by the purchasing agency on the solicitation due date no later than the solicitation due time

Payment is made for actual services performed upon satisfactory completion, via ACH direct deposit. payment will be made to the contractor for actual services performed upon satisfactory completion of analysis and delivery of results

The bid will be awarded based on lowest total sum. the bid will be awarded based on lowest total sum

Contractor must have capability to advance PQ diameter core to at least 200 feet and provide references for similar work. the contractor must have capability to advance pq diameter core to at least 200 feet

Delays due to mechanical failure, lack of tooling, or staffing issues are at contractor's expense. delays in completion of the scope of work incurred due to mechanical failure, lack of appropriate tooling or supplies. . . will be at the contractors expense

Contractor is responsible for providing sample jars for all samples taken during geotechnical drilling. the contractor is responsible for providing sample jars for all samples taken during geotechnical drilling

Bids must be submitted via PA Supplier Portal; faxed, emailed, and mailed bids will not be accepted. faxed, emailed, and mailed bids will not be accepted

The project must be substantially complete by July 23, 2027, and fully complete by August 27, 2027. The contractor shall substantially complete the project by no later than july 23, 2027.

Payments are made based on estimates approved by the engineer, with 97% of work compensated and 3% retained. The contractor will be compensated for 97 of the work completed during a payment period, with the remaining 3 being retained.

A maintenance bond guarantees the improvement for four years after acceptance. shall also guarantee the maintenance of the improvement caused by failures in materials and construction for a period of four 4 years from and after acceptance of the contract.

Bidders must submit a fully completed bidder status form. failure to submit a fully completed and accurate bidder status form with the proposal may result in the proposal being deemed nonresponsive.

Liquidated damages of $1,000 per calendar day for late substantial completion and $500 per day for late full completion. liquidated damages of 1, **** per calendar day will be assessed for work not completed within the designated contract terms.

Bids received after the deadline will not be considered and returned unopened. bids received after the deadline for submission of bids as stated herein shall not be considered and shall be returned to the late bidder unopened.