Re-bid K21683 I-84 (Westbound) over Union Pacific Railroad Early Geotechnical Drilling

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is seeking a qualified contractor to perform geotechnical investigation services for the I-84 (Westbound) over Union Pacific Railroad bridge replacement project located in Hood River County, Oregon. The procurement involves drilling up to ten geotechnical borings, with several borings situated within a wetland and subject to in-water work restrictions. Bidders must have a minimum of three years of relevant experience and provide references for similar past work. The project requires contractors to provide all necessary equipment, labor, machinery, supplies, and materials to complete the drilling investigation. The solicitation (ITB # S-73000-00009939) requires bidders to submit comprehensive documentation including a bid cover sheet, pricing form, and evidence of qualifications. Key deliverables include hollow-stem auger/mud rotary drilling, rock core drilling, undisturbed soil sampling, and geotechnical reporting. The bid is due by April 4, 2024, with an anticipated contract period beginning upon execution and expected completion by September 30, 2024. A pre-bid site meeting will be held to allow bidders to evaluate site conditions and access prior to submission.

No specific set-aside designations or Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals are established for this contract, though DBE reporting requirements apply. The contract will utilize a fixed unit price compensation method, with the lowest Responsible and Responsive Bidder expected to be awarded. Based on the Intent to Award document, Western States Soil Conservation Inc. appears to be the anticipated contractor, with a total bid amount of $159,150. The project is funded by federal aid through the Federal Highway Administration and will involve work within a specific in-water work window from July 15 to September 30, 2024. ODOT reserves the right to award additional agreements to the second-lowest eligible bidder and subsequent bidders for up to nine months following the solicitation's close. The total estimated drilling quantity is approximately 860 feet of drilling and 40 feet of rock core drilling, with various supplementary line items included in the bid pricing form.