Jacking and Boring Services

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has established Competitive Selection IDV 309A25-2 for Jacking and Boring Services across all twelve Ohio transportation districts. This Indefinite Delivery Vehicle covers comprehensive underground utility installation services, specifically focused on steel casing installation for infrastructure projects. The contract enables procurement of services involving steel casing with diameters ranging from 12 to 60 inches, accommodating various ground conditions including dirt, clay, shale, soft rock, and hard rock. Services include project staging, mobilization, maintenance of traffic control, and site restoration, with payment structured across five distinct categories: steel casing installation, staging area setup, mobilization, traffic control, and seeding and mulching.

Underground Utilities Inc. is the prime contractor for this IDV, with the contract awarded on February 12, 2025, and set to complete on November 30, 2025. The competitive selection contract covers the entire state of Ohio and is classified as a multiple-award contract, allowing ODOT to engage multiple vendors for jacking and boring services. While specific total contract value was not disclosed, the pricing documentation indicates unit rates ranging from $266 to $2,247 per linear foot depending on pipe diameter and ground complexity. Additional services include flagging at $93 per hour and district-specific mobilization at $9,785. The contract emphasizes compliance with current Construction and Materials Specifications and requires ongoing vendor performance inspections.