When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due December 9, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 4, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $500,000 – $1,500,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by Department of Water Resources. The work is located in Brawley, California, United States.

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Overview

Environmental, Water & Energy

Brawley, California, United StatesPosted: October 23, 2026Deadline: December 9, 2026

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SUMMARY

The Department of Water Resources is seeking contractors to perform geological exploration drilling and well installation in the Salton Sea watershed.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must possess a valid C-57 Water Well Drilling License
Must be a Department of Industrial Relations Registered Contractor
Must employ at least two Drillers with at least five years of documented experience
Drilling crew must include one Driller and at least two Driller's Helpers with at least six months of experience
All personnel must have completed Defensive Driver Training, First Aid and CPR, and Sexual Harassment Prevention Training within the last three years
Must comply with a minimum 3.0% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement
Must have an office/warehouse in the State of California with full-time employees and drilling equipment
Must attend the mandatory pre-bid conference
Bidder's Bond equal to 10% of the bid amount is required

BUDGET

Estimate

$500,000 – $1,500,000

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Mandatory Pre-bid Conference: November 4th, 2026

Optional Pre-bid Site Walk: November 13th, 2026

Optional Follow-up Pre-bid Conference: November 18th, 2026

Bid Submission Deadline: December 9th, 2026

Bid Opening: December 10th, 2026

Anticipated Start Date: February 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

November 4, 2026

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Issuing Agency

Department of Water Resources

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DESCRIPTION

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) requires geological exploration drilling and well drilling services in the Salton Sea watershed to support vegetation enhancement projects at dust suppression areas. The scope includes drilling pilot holes, installing monitoring and extraction wells, performing geophysical testing, and providing related services on an as-needed basis. The anticipated term is one year with two one-year options. Work will be performed at a minimum of two and a maximum of six drilling sites.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due December 9, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 4, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $500,000 – $1,500,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Department of Water Resources. The work is located in Brawley, California, United States.

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