Geotechnical drilling – CA flap ALP 4(1) hot springs road

The Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is seeking geotechnical drilling services for a roadway reconstruction project along Hot Springs Road in Alpine County, California. The solicitation requires contractors to perform two geotechnical borings and four test pits to support infrastructure improvements, with specific technical requirements including core drilling, HSA drilling, pavement restoration, and sample collection. Contractors must be currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit electronic quotations by April 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM Mountain Time, with technical questions due by April 10, 2025. The project involves evaluating materials for proposed retaining walls, with anticipated soil conditions including clayey till, sandy gravel, and cobble, and bedrock consisting of andesite and basalt. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on technical capabilities, pricing, and compliance with specified drilling and sampling requirements.

This contract is designated as a total small business set-aside, with work anticipated to be performed in May or June 2025 in Markleeville, California. Drilling depths are estimated to range from 30 to 60 feet, and contractors must be prepared to provide supplementary services such as water truck rental and per diem expenses. The project is categorized under NAICS code 541380 for Testing Laboratories and Services and PSC code B519 for Special Studies/Analysis- Geotechnical. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates that awards are subject to funding availability and agency discretion. The project location covers a 3.2-mile road segment from Montgomery Street to Grover Hot Springs State Park, with an FHWA engineer or geologist expected to be present during drilling to collect and log samples. The agency will handle sample shipping, testing, and storage throughout the project duration.