Geotechnical Drilling - NV FLAP CCRTC ASH(1) Ash Canyon Road & Trailhead
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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), specifically the Central Federal Lands Division, is soliciting quotes for Geotechnical Drilling and Subsurface Investigation Services for the NV FLAP CCRTC ASH(1) Ash Canyon Road & Trailhead project in Carson City, Nevada. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Quotations are due by May 18, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time.
Scope of Work
The project requires comprehensive geotechnical drilling and subsurface investigation. Key deliverables include:
- Geotechnical Drilling: Five (5) shallow borings (8" diameter, up to 5 ft depth) and two (2) deep borings (8" diameter, up to 30 ft depth or until bedrock).
- Vacuum Excavation: Potholing to identify the depth of two water lines at two distinct locations.
- Site Restoration: Backfilling boreholes with excess cuttings, imported gravel/aggregate, or native material. Roadway boreholes must be topped with at least 6 inches of cold mix asphalt patch.
- Traffic Control: Implementation of traffic control measures, including a 1-lane closure (approximately 50 ft), with no flaggers required.
- Utility Locates: Performing utility locates for seven (7) boring locations and four (4) potholing locations.
- Note: Sample collection and engineering investigation will be performed by the government.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Request for Quote (RFQ) / Combined Synopsis/Solicitation.
- Period of Performance: Work is to be scheduled between June 1, 2026, and August 31, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 541380 (Geotechnical Drilling and Surveying Services) with a $19.0M size standard.
- Solicitation Release Date: May 04, 2026.
- Technical Questions Due Date: May 11, 2026.
- Quotation Due Date: May 18, 2026, 2:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Requirements: Quotations must include a Technical/Price Quote, Organizational Information (Business Size, UEI, TIN, etc.), and confirmation of acceptance of Government Task/Delivery Orders.
- Submission Method: Electronically as Adobe (.pdf) files in a SINGLE email, not exceeding 10 Megabytes.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Past performance will be verified.
- Eligibility: Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates FAR and TAR provisions and clauses by reference. Failure to furnish all required information may result in disqualification. The Government is not obligated to pay for quotation preparation costs. The primary point of contact is Chinh Le (Chinh.Le@dot.gov, 720-963-3549).