Core Drilling, Soil Sampling and Soil Laboratory Testing
Added: Mar 04, 2009 5:48 pm The work consists of core drilling, soil sampling and testing. The following requirements are highlighted from the Performance Work Statement: It is anticipated that soil sampling and core drilling requirements under this contract will occur in marsh terrain or lands with excessive moisture requiring marsh buggy mounted drill rigs at least 60 percent of the time. Firms deemed capable of performing the required work may be inspected during the evaluation process. Core drilling and soil sampling equipment will be inspected for dependability, and sufficient size to efficiently perform the drilling and sampling. Laboratory equipment and apparatus shall be approved types and shall be maintained in good calibrated condition and within the specified tolerances for laboratory equipment shown in the referenced ASTM E 329 and ASTM D 3740. Laboratory testing will include a full range of soils tests including but not limited to unconfined compression, triaxial compression, direct shear consolidation and other testing, all in accordance with respective ASTM standards. Project locations will be identified for each task order. The firm must demonstrate in its submission the specialized experience, the capacity, and the technical competence of the firm and its staff to meet the following: specialized experience and technical competence in core drilling and soil sampling in the following types of terrains: Marsh terrain - includes marsh lands, swamps and dredged material placement areas, lands with excessive moisture and/or soft to very soft surface and subsurface conditions that may include partially to fully submerged areas with varying depths of ponded or standing water, and which may be covered by heavy vegetation or brush. Hard surfaced dry land with varying types of terrain and steepness which may be covered by heavy vegetation or brush. Inland waterways and channels, lakes, bays, and other bodies of water, and waters in close proximity to deep draft navigation channels. Requires specialized and thoroughly competent core drillers and helpers experienced in core drilling and soil sampling in various terrains such as those listed above using various equipment types including those listed here: Professional engineer or geologist experienced in supervision of core drilling and soil sampling operations. Core Drilling Equipment-either "hydraulic feed" or "chain pull down" type. Marsh and dry land - owned or lease truck mounted and marsh buggy mounted drilling rigs including all supplies and support equipment capable of operating in the terrains mentioned above. Water - owned or lease drilling equipment and floating plant that conform to U.S. Coast Guard Regulations and provide a working environment that will comply with EM 385-1-1, US Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements. Lab must be a fully accredited soils laboratory capable of performing a full range of laboratory tests including unconfined and triaxial compression and consolidation testing. Prior to award of the contract, the Contractor must be able to pass laboratory inspection necessary to obtain a USACE certification, at the Government's expense. Firm must have experienced laboratory personnel thoroughly familiar with the laboratory equipment and testing procedures outlined in the Unified Soil Classification System Professional engineer or geologist experienced in supervision of soils laboratory testing and personnel. Firm must have sufficient capacity to supply a minimum of 2 fully staffed drilling crews with equipment for 2 separate locations simultaneously and the ability to initiate work within an indicated timeframe. Ability to perform unique or specialized soil sampling for shallow water investigations at sites to be utilized for the beneficial placement of dredged materials. Such investigations should include pipe probing and surface sediment grab sampling. The intent of the work specified to be performed by the Contractor is to determine the type, nature and characteristics of the subsurface materials at existing and proposed project sites under investigation by the United States Government, principally the U.S. Army Engineer District, Galveston, Corps of Engineers, Galveston, TX. The required work will normally be located within the boundaries of the Galveston District; however, work may occur outside these boundaries. Individual task orders will be issued under this contract detailing project locations, drilling and/or testing requirements etc. The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, and transportation of equipment and personnel to the sites. Work locations will include terrain of varying types, steepness and consistencies ranging from hard-surfaced, dry land to soft, marsh lands, including swamps and dredged material placement areas, lands with excessive moisture or soft to very soft surface and subsurface conditions, and partially to fully submerged areas with varying depths of ponded or standing water. Locations may include inland waterways and channels, lakes, bays, portions of other bodies of water, and waters in close proximity to deep draft navigation channels including entrance channels offshore. During the prosecution of the work, the Contractor shall provide a professional engineer or geologist for supervision and quality control to assure the accuracy, quality, completeness and progress of the work. Typical core drilling and soil sampling will consist of 3-inch continuous sampling using thin wall samplers in cohesive materials and Standard Penetration Tests of cohesion less materials. Core drilling equipment shall be either "hydraulic feed" or "chain pull down" type. In additional to drilling, laboratory testing, and other investigations discussed above, the firm shall have the capability, specialized experience, equipment, and the technical competence to provide Electronic Cone Penetrometer Testing for land based investigations, done in accordance with latest version of ASTM D 5778. etc. W912HY-09-R-0009 Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Galveston
3/4/09, 5:48 PM Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Contract for Core Drilling, Soil Sampling and Laboratory Testing of Soil Samples
Added: Jul 27, 2009 8:25 pm The work consists of core drilling, soil sampling and testing. The following requirements are highlighted from the Performance Work Statement: It is anticipated that soil sampling and core drilling requirements under this contract will occur in marsh terrain or lands with excessive moisture requiring marsh buggy mounted drill rigs at least 60 percent of the time. Firms deemed capable of performing the required work may be inspected during the evaluation process. Core drilling and soil sampling equipment will be inspected for dependability, and sufficient size to efficiently perform the drilling and sampling. Laboratory equipment and apparatus shall be approved types and shall be maintained in good calibrated condition and within the specified tolerances for laboratory equipment shown in the referenced ASTM E 329 and ASTM D 3740. Laboratory testing will include a full range of soils tests including but not limited to unconfined compression, triaxial compression, direct shear consolidation and other testing, all in accordance with respective ASTM standards. Project locations will be identified for each task order. The firm must demonstrate in its submission the specialized experience, the capacity, and the technical competence of the firm and its staff to meet the following: specialized experience and technical competence in core drilling and soil sampling in the following types of terrains: Marsh terrain includes marsh lands, swamps and dredged material placement areas, lands with excessive moisture and/or soft to very soft surface and subsurface conditions that may include partially to fully submerged areas with varying depths of ponded or standing water, and which may be covered by heavy vegetation or brush. Hard surfaced dry land with varying types of terrain and steepness which may be covered by heavy vegetation or brush. Inland waterways and channels, lakes, bays, and other bodies of water, and waters in close proximity to deep draft navigation channels. W912HY-09-R-0009 Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Galveston
7/27/09, 8:25 PM