DRILLING - NM BL CRUC 4101(1) AGUIRRE SPRING ROAD
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), under the Department of Transportation, is soliciting quotations for a subsurface pavement investigation project titled "DRILLING - NM BL CRUC 4101(1) AGUIRRE SPRING ROAD" in Las Cruces, NM. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The work involves approximately 12 shallow borings. Quotations are due March 24, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires a subsurface pavement investigation on Aguirre Spring Road for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The work includes:
- Approximately 12 shallow borings, 6-inch diameter, advanced to a maximum depth of 5 feet.
- Collection of bulk subgrade soil samples (50-70 lbs per location).
- Backfilling boreholes with aggregate/gravel and capping with concrete or cold mix asphalt.
- Implementation of traffic control measures.
- Coordination for utility locates (811 or NM811.org).
Key Requirements & Equipment
Bidders must utilize a truck-mounted drill rig with an 8-inch auger for subsurface soil sampling. The government explicitly stated that a Geoprobe 7822DT rig is not suitable, preferring an auger for soil samples and a truck-mounted rig for efficiency given the approximately 1/3 mile distance between boring locations. Other required materials include sample collection buckets, backfill materials, and a water source. The work site is on a paved surface accessible for a truck-mounted drill rig.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: Work to be scheduled between March 2, 2026, and May 31, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- NAICS Code: 541380 (Geotechnical Testing; size standard $19.0M)
- Place of Performance: Las Cruces, NM
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Requirements: Technical/Price Quote and Organizational Information (including SAM.gov registration, business size, TIN, UEI, payment terms). Submissions must be a single PDF file via email, not exceeding 10MB.
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) award. Past performance will be verified.
- Key Deadlines:
- Technical Questions Due: March 20, 2026
- Quotation Due Date: March 24, 2026, 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Kelly Palmer at kelly.palmer@dot.gov or 720-963-3621.