Opportunity
Massport #L1761-C1
Massport seeks contractor for geothermal test bore, soil disposal, and water treatment at Logan Airport
Posted
June 24, 2026
Respond By
July 15, 2026
Identifier
L1761-C1
NAICS
237990, 562910
This opportunity from the Massachusetts Port Authority - Capital Programs Department at Logan International Airport seeks qualified contractors for a geothermal test bore project. - Government Buyer: - Massachusetts Port Authority, Capital Programs Department, Logan Office Center - Scope of Work: - Drilling geothermal test wells to determine ground source heat exchanger capacity - Comprehensive soil disposal and water treatment services - Off-site disposal of groundwater and drilling fluids (approx. 3,000 units) - Treatment and stabilization of excavated materials (TCLP metal treatment/stabilization) - Emergency response services for hazardous material releases - Health and Safety Plan development and implementation - Dewatering system design, installation, and operation - Soil management, erosion, and sedimentation controls - Products/Services Requested: - Multiple soil disposal categories (A-1, A-2, B, C, D-1, D-2, E, F-1, F-2), each with 15 units - Drilling and thermal conductivity testing of geothermal test bore (minimum 800 feet depth) - TCLP metal treatment/stabilization (10 units) - Off-site disposal of groundwater/drilling fluids (3,000 units) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict compliance with Massachusetts wage laws and affirmative action (12.5% minority/women-owned business participation) - OSHA 10-hour safety training for all on-site employees - Emergency response protocols for hazardous material releases - Liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for milestone delays - Contractor qualification statements required for contracts over $25,000 - Bid bond (5% of bid), performance and payment bonds (100% of contract value) - Electronic bid submission only; no paper copies accepted - OEMs/Vendors: - No specific OEMs or manufacturers are named in the solicitation - Estimated Contract Value: - $250,000 - Period of Performance: - 120 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with phased milestones for mobilization, demobilization, and report delivery
Description
This is a Massachusetts Port Authority construction project for performing a test bore to determine expected ground source heat exchanger capacity at Logan International Airport in East Boston, Massachusetts. The scope includes associated soil disposal and water treatment. The project requires contractor qualification statements for contracts exceeding $25,000 and may require OSHA 10-hour safety training and minority/women-owned business enterprise participation. The estimated project cost is $250,000. Bids are to be submitted electronically by July 15, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT.