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), 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. Quotations are due May 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
This project requires geotechnical drilling and subsurface investigation services, including:
- Five (5) shallow borings (8" diameter, up to 5 ft depth).
- 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 locations.
- Backfilling of 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 measures (1 lane closure, approx. 50 ft, no flaggers required).
- Utility locates for 7 boring locations and 4 potholing locations. The government will perform sample collection and engineering investigation.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Request for Quote (RFQ)
- Period of Performance: Work to be scheduled between June 1, 2026, and August 31, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 541380 (Geotechnical Drilling and Surveying Services)
- Size Standard: $19.0M
- Submission Method: Electronically as Adobe (.pdf) files in a SINGLE email, not exceeding 10 Megabytes.
- Key Deadlines:
- Technical Questions Due Date: May 11, 2026
- Quotation Due Date: May 28, 2026, 2:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time (as amended)
Evaluation
Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. Past performance will be verified. Quotations must include a Technical/Price Quote, Organizational Information (Business Size, UEI, TIN, etc.), and confirmation of acceptance of Government Task/Delivery Orders.
Additional Notes
Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov). This solicitation incorporates FAR and TAR provisions and clauses by reference. A recent Wage Determination Revision 28 (May 13, 2026) updates minimum wage and fringe benefit rates for Service Contract Act (SCA) covered contracts in Carson City, Nevada, which contractors must adhere to. Failure to furnish all required information may result in disqualification.