Oak Ridge Civicplus #FY2026-Q1002

Oak Ridge Electric Department Solicits Geotechnical Investigation for Substation 1000/ORANO

The City of Oak Ridge Electric Department is seeking qualified geotechnical engineering firms to perform a comprehensive investigation at the proposed Substation 1000/ORANO site. - Government Buyer: - City of Oak Ridge Electric Department (Finance Department) - Scope of Work: - Subsurface investigation with nine soil borings - Standard Penetration Testing (SPT) and undisturbed soil sampling - Rock coring for specific boring locations (TVA borings) - Laboratory testing: soil classification, moisture content, plasticity, and strength tests - Soil resistivity testing using the Wenner Four-Electrode Method - Engineering analysis and recommendations for grading, foundation, structural, and electrical grounding design - Preparation of a signed and sealed geotechnical report by a Tennessee-licensed professional engineer - Deliverables must include clear, complete electronic reports and editable data tables - Notable Requirements: - All work must be under the responsible charge of a Tennessee-licensed professional engineer with geotechnical experience - Specific additional testing and reporting for boring locations B1 and B2 as requested by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) - Lump-sum contract for all services, including drilling, testing, and reporting - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the opportunity is open to qualified geotechnical engineering firms

Description

The City of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, through its Electric Department, is soliciting proposals from qualified geotechnical engineering firms to perform a subsurface investigation, laboratory testing, soil resistivity testing, engineering analysis, and preparation of a signed and sealed geotechnical report for the proposed Substation 1000/ORANO site. The investigation will support grading, foundation, structural, and electrical grounding design for the substation. The selected firm will provide detailed geotechnical design parameters, soil resistivity data, and meet specific requirements for boring locations B1 and B2 as requested by the Tennessee Valley Authority. The final deliverables include a comprehensive electronic report and editable data tables.

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