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), under the Department of Transportation, 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 opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotations are due by May 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
This project requires comprehensive geotechnical drilling and subsurface investigation. Key tasks include:
- Performing five (5) shallow borings (8-inch diameter, up to 5 ft depth).
- Performing two (2) deep borings (8-inch diameter, up to 30 ft depth or until bedrock).
- Conducting vacuum excavation potholing at two locations to identify the depth of water lines.
- Backfilling all boreholes with excess cuttings, imported gravel/aggregate, or native material.
- Topping roadway boreholes with at least 6 inches of cold mix asphalt patch.
- Implementing traffic control measures, including a 1-lane closure (approx. 50 ft) without flaggers.
- Performing utility locates for seven boring locations and four potholing locations. The government will perform sample collection and engineering investigation.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quote - RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 541380 (Geotechnical Drilling and Surveying Services) with a $19.0M size standard.
- Period of Performance: Work to be scheduled between June 1, 2026, and August 31, 2026.
- Solicitation Release Date: May 04, 2026
- Technical Questions Due Date: May 11, 2026
- Quotation Due Date: May 28, 2026, 2:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted electronically as Adobe (.pdf) files in a single email, not exceeding 10 Megabytes. Submissions must include a Technical/Price Quote, Organizational Information (Business Size, UEI, TIN, etc.), and confirmation of acceptance of Government Task/Delivery Orders. Evaluation will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, with past performance verification.
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates FAR and TAR provisions and clauses by reference. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov). Failure to provide all required information may lead to disqualification. An updated Wage Determination (Revision 28, dated May 13, 2026) for Carson City, Nevada, is applicable, and contractors must ensure compliance with the revised wage and fringe benefit rates for Service Contract Act (SCA) covered contracts.