GEOTECHNICAL DRILLING NV FLAP WAS CR 34(1) COUNTY ROAD 34

The Federal Highway Administration is seeking geotechnical drilling services for Washoe County Road 34 in Nevada. The project, NV FLAP WAS CR 34(1), involves drilling through existing pavement along an 11-mile stretch north of Gerlach. This is a total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 541330, Engineering Services. The scope requires 34 shallow borings at five-foot depths using specific equipment and a three-person crew. The government will evaluate quotes based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, looking at technical capability, price, and past performance. The work site is approximately 100 miles north of Reno, starting at the intersection of County Road 34 and County Road 447. Technical guidance indicates that augers can penetrate the asphalt without pre-coring. The pricing is based on a fixed bid sheet quantity of 10 hours. The project is subject to FAR and TAR clauses as well as Department of Labor Wage Determinations. The FHWA requires 34 shallow borings to support the reconstruction of Washoe County Road 34. The work covers an 11-mile stretch north of Gerlach, Nevada, with borings alternating between drive lanes to a depth of five feet or until refusal.