Rock Drilling for Research
Project Information
- Bid Title
- Rock Drilling for Research
- Issuing Agency
- Iowa State University
- Location
- Iowa
- Published Date
- Oct 10, 2025
- Closing Date
- Oct 21, 2025
- Government Level
- State & Local
- Status
- Closed
- Ref. #
- 18500
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Bid Information
Contact InformationType Request for Proposal - Sealed Status Issued Number 18500 (Rock Drilling for Research) Issue Date & Time 10/10/2025 03:15:00 PM (CT) Close Date & Time 10/21/2025 03:00:00 PM (CT) Question Cut Off Date 10/16/2025 03:00:00 PM (CT) Notes Please be aware that this is an extensive bid. All Suppliers are cautioned to allow ample time for the submittal of RFP responses well before the due date time requirement. Bids must be submitted via the eBid system.The University is seeking a qualified and experienced supplier to provide drilling services in support of a geochemical research initiative. The project entails drilling rock cores at up to ten distinct locations to obtain subsurface samples for geochemical analysis. Each borehole is anticipated to reach depths of approximately 75 to 100 feet, totaling an estimated 1,000 feet of drilling across all sites.
Drilling will occur on a combination of public and private lands located throughout Dubuque County and northeastern Jackson County, Iowa. Detailed site information will be provided to the selected supplier upon award of the contract.
The primary objective of this project is to enhance the geological understanding of the Elgin Member in the Dubuque area. Previous investigations based on surface outcrop samples have revealed elevated levels of critical minerals, including rare earth elements (REEs). However, these studies were limited due to the restricted surface exposure of the Elgin Member. Subsurface drilling and core sampling are essential to accurately assess its thickness, distribution, and mineral enrichment.
Name Joshua Hannan Address 202 PCO
Iowa City, IA 52242-2500Phone 319 (384) 3342 Fax 319 (335) 2443 Email joshua-hannan@uiowa.edu Bid DocumentsDocument name Format Bid Invitation
Acrobat / PDF BINVAVL 8816169 Bid AttachmentsFile Name Description File Size Standard Terms and Conditions 2025.09.11 FINAL.pdf
University of Iowa Standard Terms and Conditions 2025 September 11 212 KB 330312 6942253 - Commodity Codes
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- NAICS 237110Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
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