How to bid on BGS bedrock coring for Pennsylvania DCNR

What DCNR is buying

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, through its Bureau of Geological Survey, is seeking a vendor for drilling and rock coring services throughout Pennsylvania.

The work supports geologic mapping, groundwater resource investigations, and geotechnical investigations. This opportunity may suit firms that provide drilling and bedrock coring services.

Key date and deadline

The invitation for bids was published October 1, 2026. Bids are due October 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.

Submit as the solicitation directs before the deadline. Follow the instructions in the solicitation documents for how and where to submit.

Who this opportunity suits

This statewide Pennsylvania opportunity is relevant to firms with experience providing drilling and rock coring services for geological, groundwater, or geotechnical investigations.

How to access and respond

Select “View original source” to open the solicitation on Pennsylvania eMarketplace. No login is needed to access the solicitation.

Review the details and download the solicitation documents listed on the page. Submit your bid using the method specified in those documents. Many Pennsylvania bids use the PA Supplier Portal, which offers free vendor registration, or are submitted to the listed contact; check this solicitation for its specific instructions.

Prepare a clear, complete bid

Read the full solicitation and use its requirements and response instructions as your checklist. Make sure your response addresses the requested drilling and coring services and explains how your firm can support the stated investigation purposes.

Check that all required forms and attachments are included, that your pricing follows the requested format, and that your submission method and timing match the solicitation instructions. Allow time to resolve any registration or submission issues before the deadline.