STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) Summary.pdf

INDEFINITE DELIVERY CONTRACT FOR GEOTECHNICAL DESIGN, CORE DRILLING

AND LABORATORY TESTING WITHIN THE FLORIDA BOUNDARIES OF THE

JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT AND / OR PUERTO RICO, THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, AND

THE CARIBBEAN AREA

SOW Summary

The services will primarily consist of geotechnical analysis and design, preparation of contract documents, engineering during construction (EDC) support, providing geotechnical related technical training, core drilling and geotechnical subsurface sampling via continuous and/or standard SPT techniques, large diameter coring within rock units, sonic drilling, vibracoring, field and in situ testing, geophysical site investigations, field and laboratory geotechnical testing of materials (including construction Q/A testing), chemical analytical laboratory testing, site preparation, hydrogeological investigations and studies, establishing coordinate locations, geotechnical and chemical laboratory testing in support of civil works projects, military projects, and other agencies. The primary purpose of these contracts is to provide services for projects located within the geographic boundaries of the Jacksonville District. Secondarily, the contracts may be used to provide services within the geographic boundaries of the other U.S. Army Corps of Engineers districts within the South Atlantic Division and the nation.

The firm shall demonstrate specialized experience and expertise either in-house or through association with a qualified sub-contractor(s).

(1) GEOTECHNICAL ANALYSIS & DESIGN

The firm shall clearly demonstrate specialized experience and expertise in the following geotechnical procedures: seepage analysis, slope stability, shallow foundations, deep foundations, soil cement, soil improvement, roller compacted concrete, foundation grouting, earthen embankments including but not limited to dams and levees, blasting, coastal revetments including but not limited to groins, jetties, etc., dewatering, horizontal directional drilling, dam tunnels and conduits, seismic analysis and design, dam and levee inspections, and pavement designs (asphalt and concrete). Note: demonstrated experience should not be limited to the above, as some task orders may contain special assignments. Firm must demonstrate experience related to development of geotechnical plans and specifications for engineering contracts pertaining to large earthwork design and construction. Firm must demonstrate experience in providing technical training related geotechnical and geology related topics to groups and/or USACE staff.

(2) DRILLING

The firm shall clearly demonstrate specialized experience and expertise in the following field data collection procedures: drilling large and small diameter core borings, Standard Penetration Testing (SPT), auger drilling, rotary drilling, rock coring, sonic drilling, wash probing, vibracoring, undisturbed sampling (Shelby tubes), test pits, and monitoring well installations. Field conditions to be addressed include: upland, swamp (partially inundated or tidally inundated), on water, and unusual or difficult access situations.

Firm must demonstrate experience related to site clearing, heavy equipment operation, establishing coordinate locations (horizontal and vertical) on land and in water, and obtaining rights of entry. Note: demonstrated experience should not be limited to the above, as some task orders may contain special assignments.

(3) ENGINEERING DURING CONSTRUCTION

The firm shall clearly demonstrate specialized experience and expertise in the following construction observation oversight: geotechnical field sampling and testing methods, earthwork construction methods, construction materials and test methods, pile installation (vibratory and hammer driven), sheetpile installation, shoreline revetments, caissons/drilled shafts, auger-cast piles, shallow foundations, slope stabilization, site dewatering, MSE walls, reinforced slopes, foundation grouting, and blasting. Note:

demonstrated experience should not be limited to the above, as some task orders may contain special assignments.

(4) GEOTECHNICAL LABORATORY TESTING

laboratory analyses: grain size distribution, carbonate content, Atterberg limits, moisture content, specific gravity, sedimentation rate, organic content, triaxial tests, direct shear, consolidation, compaction tests (4 inch and 6 inch molds), permeability tests, and unconfined compressive strength testing. The lab shall be a Corps validated lab located within 30 miles of the Jacksonville Corps of Engineers District Office and a Corps validated lab within Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands and the Caribbean. Note:

demonstrated experience should not be limited to the above, as some task orders may contain special assignments.

(5) IN SITU AND FIELD TESTING

field data collection procedures: Cone Penetration Testing (CPT), Dilatometer Testing (DMT), Vane Shear Testing (VST), Pressuremeter Testing (PMT), recharge tests, slug tests, percolation tests, aquifer drawdown tests, and Aquifer Performance Tests (APT) which includes the reduction and management of field data. Note: demonstrated experience should not be limited to the above, as some task orders may contain special assignments.

(6) HYDROGEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS & STUDIES

hydrogeological tasks: 1) production and monitoring well construction in surficial and Floridan aquifers; 2) core (lithologic) logging; 3) well development and aquifer testing (pump test, specific capacity test, slug test, rising head and falling head); 4) groundwater, surface water, elutriate, and sediment/soil quality sampling in accordance with regulating agency guidelines; 5) well instrumentation for continuous measurement of water levels; 6) platform construction to access wells and 7) topographic surveys and datum references. In addition to field activities listed above, the hydrogeologic testing and monitoring services will include data collection, analysis, and technical report production. Note: demonstrated experience should not be limited to the above, as some task orders may contain special assignments.

(7) GEOPHYSICAL INVESTIGATIONS

The firm shall clearly demonstrate experience related to geophysical investigations such as the following methods and technologies: 1) seismic (reflection, refraction, crosshole, and tomography), 2) gravity and microgravity, 3) magnetic, 4) electrical (self-potential, resistivity, and induced polarization), 5) electromagnetic (time domain and frequency domain), 6) ground penetrating radar, 7) acoustical impedance, and 8) borehole logging (spontaneous potential, resistivity, electrical, natural gamma, gamma-gamma, neutron, caliper, temperature, sonic and borehole camera). Note: demonstrated

(8) CHEMICAL ANALYTICAL LABORATORY TESTING

The firm shall clearly demonstrate, either in-house or through association with qualified subcontractors, specialized experience, and expertise in the following chemical analytical laboratory procedures: EPA 500 series methods for drinking water, EPA 600 series methods for waste water, toxicity characteristic leachate procedure, microbiological analyses, inorganic analyses, radiochemical analyses, methods for evaluating solid waste, physical/chemical methods, and SW-846. Chemical analytical laboratory facilities must participate in the NELAP program and be accredited by the State of Florida's accrediting authority, Department of Health, for the methods, analyses, and matrices grouped above.

Chemical analytical laboratory facilities engaged in low level phosphorous testing must participate in the FDEP proficiency studies and maintain a score of 3 or better.

Chemical analytical laboratory facilities engaged in low level mercury testing must participate in the FDEP round robin study and maintain a score of 3 or better.

Chemical analytical laboratory facilities must demonstrate experience working within the State of Florida, FDEP, and the SAJ AOR. All chemical analyses for projects in Puerto Rico shall be certified by a chemist licensed in Puerto Rico. Note: demonstrated