Opportunity
SAM #6982AF26Q000016
Geotechnical Drilling and Instrumentation Services for Trail Ridge Road, Rocky Mountain National Park
Buyer
Central Federal Lands Highway Division
Posted
July 13, 2026
Respond By
July 24, 2026
Identifier
6982AF26Q000016
NAICS
541380, 213115, 237990, 237310
This opportunity seeks specialized geotechnical investigation services for Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park, managed by the Federal Highway Administration's Central Federal Lands Highway Division. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Central Federal Lands Highway Division (CFLHD) - Key contacts: Eric Grosskreuz (Acquisition Program Specialist), Kelly Palmer (Contract Officer) - Scope of Work: - Geotechnical drilling at two sites along Trail Ridge Road (U.S. 34) in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado (Larimer and Grand counties) - Sonic drilling (810 linear feet) and HQ3 rock core drilling (40 linear feet) - Collection of 132 Standard Penetration Test (SPT) samples, 95 baggie samples, 9 core box samples, and 12 bucket samples - Installation of instrumentation: 550 linear feet of inclinometers, 100 linear feet of thermistors, 300 linear feet of piezometers, and 1 data collector - Mobilization/demobilization for truck-mounted drill and water truck (300 miles each) - Drill crew per diem (8 days) and travel (4 hours) - Water truck/trailer rental (10 days) and standby (9 hours) - Drill rig setup/breakdown and site preparation/reclamation (5 hours each) - Pavement restoration (10 units, 8 days) - Traffic control services (supervisor and two flaggers) - Products/Services Requested: - No specific OEMs or proprietary equipment required; technical details reference standard geotechnical drilling and instrumentation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Work is set aside for small businesses under NAICS 541380 - Includes installation of specialized geotechnical instrumentation (inclinometers, piezometers, thermistors) - Traffic control and site restoration are integral to the scope - Work is anticipated to occur outside of weekends and Fridays, with an option to extend services up to 6 months
Description
This scope of work (SOW) is to perform geotechnical drilling to determine depth to bedrock and to locate potential permafrost and groundwater at two (2) sites along Trail Ridge Road (U.S. 34) in Rocky Mountain National Park. Trail Ridge Road is maintained and managed by National Park Service (NPS) staff. Located in the State of Colorado counties of Larimer and Grand.