Geological consultancy services

Tender description

The Contracting Entity is tendering to establish a Framework for Subject Matter Experts in Hydrogeology&Groundwater Investigations in respect of:ZOC,Delineation,Desk Studies&Field Assistance&Groundwater Supply Detailed Design&Scoping of Works and Field Investigations.Framework will consist of approp. qualified&experienced individual groundwater consultants who will provide expert groundwater&hydrogeological services,primarily pursuant to Irish Water's obligations under the Water Services Strategic Plan,National Water Resources Plan&through the implementation of the Drinking Water Safety Plan approach to be adopted at each water supply,as required by the EPA.Hydrogeologist &/or groundwater engineer will provide expert specialist advice,site supervision&prepare expert reports as required by Irish Water on the basis of on-site assessments,observing any ground investigations&testing,combination with available data. — Groundwater Zone of Contribution (ZOC) delineation using GIS desk study works, as per best practice — Observe groundwater supply source pump testing. — Assist in geological logging of exploration borehole drilling or by logging camera surveys. — Enter data into Excel cells for predefined database parameters,to complete the groundwater database (format to be agreed with Irish Water). — Irish Water may also require appropriately qualified and experienced hydrogeology consultant. Groundwater Supply Detailed Design and Scoping of Works and Field Investigations — Geological logging and Direction of exploration (trial well) and production borehole drilling, and testing, during drilling, or by camera survey. — Groundwater supply Source Protection Zone (SPZ) work — Determine emergency groundwater pumping fixes at a well-head or a spring. — Compile and complete risk evaluations for the Irish Water Drinking Water Safety.