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ODOT Solicits Coastal Landslide Geotechnical Drilling, Sampling, and Instrumentation Services

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is soliciting bids for geotechnical drilling, sampling, and instrumentation installation at four coastal landslide sites near major Oregon highways. - Government Buyer: - Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) - Project managed in partnership with Oregon State University - Scope of Work: - Drilling and sampling at four sites: Highway 26 MP 13, Johnson Creek, Hooskanaden, and Reinhart Creek - Borehole depths range from 45 to 150 feet - Drilling methods include 4-inch hollow stem auger (HSA), mud rotary, and HQ3 wire-line rock coring - Standard Penetration Tests (SPT), Shelby Tube, and Osterberg/Piston Tube sampling for soil analysis - Installation of monitoring equipment: inclinometer tubes and vibrating-wire piezometers (405 feet total) - Disposal of drill fluids and cuttings in drums (8 non-contaminated, 2 contaminated) - Installation of above-ground monuments at each borehole - Services Requested: - Mobilization and demobilization of equipment and personnel - Preparation and submission of geotechnical hole reports (4 total) - Project administration, pollution control planning, and coordination - Standby time for weather or ODOT/OSU directives - Notable Requirements: - Contractors must have at least 3 years of relevant experience and provide references - Compliance with federal nondiscrimination, Buy America, and environmental standards - Utility location and marking required before drilling - Strict containment and disposal of drill fluids and cuttings, especially near aquatic resources - Coordination with university research partners - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; solicitation is open to qualified bidders - Payment based on fixed unit prices; federally funded project - Completion required by final completion date; work at each site expected to take no longer than two days

Description

This solicitation is for four coastal landslide geotechnical subsurface investigations including drilling and sampling. The work involves drilling, sampling, and in-situ testing at four boreholes located near major Oregon thruways. The contractor must provide all necessary equipment, materials, and skilled personnel to perform the specified work. The project includes installation of instrumentation such as inclinometer tubes and vibrating-wire piezometers, with specific site details and access instructions provided. The work is managed by the Oregon Department of Transportation and supports a university research partnership.

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