How to bid on sonic drilling for Pennsylvania DCNR

What DCNR is buying

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Bureau of Geologic Survey seeks drilling services to extract intact sediment and bedrock core from the shallow subsurface. The core will support the Bureau’s geologic research, and work may take place statewide in Pennsylvania.

This is an Invitation for Bids, so it may suit firms with experience providing sonic drilling and core extraction services.

Key date and deadline

The solicitation was published October 14, 2026. Bids are due October 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.

Treat the stated deadline as the cutoff. Follow the solicitation’s instructions for submitting your bid and allow time to complete the required submission steps before 10:00 AM ET.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is relevant to drilling contractors that can provide sonic drilling and recover intact sediment and bedrock core. Firms should assess whether they can support geologic research work at locations across Pennsylvania.

How to access and respond

Click “View original source” to open the solicitation on Pennsylvania eMarketplace; no login is needed. Review the details and download the solicitation documents listed on that page.

Submit your bid as the solicitation directs before the deadline. Many Pennsylvania bids are submitted through the PA Supplier Portal, which offers free vendor registration, or sent to the contact listed in the solicitation. Confirm the correct method in the solicitation documents.

Prepare a clear, competitive bid

Read the full solicitation and check every submission instruction, required form, and deadline detail. Make sure your response clearly addresses the requested sonic drilling and intact core extraction services.

Before submitting, review your bid for completeness and consistency, and verify that it follows the required submission method.