Bid No. 2026-17 PROVIDING TO THE DORCHESTER COUNTY DEPT. PUBLIC WORKS ELLIOTT ISLAND ROAD GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES

Bid No. 2026-17 is a solicitation by the Dorchester County Department of Public Works for geotechnical services along a three-mile stretch of Elliott Island Road, extending from Savanna Lake to the Pokata Creek Bridge. The primary objective is to conduct subsurface soil exploration and laboratory testing to develop structural improvement options and pavement remediation recommendations. The scope of work includes approximately sixteen 16-foot Standard Penetration Test soil borings spaced every 1,000 feet, followed by a comprehensive laboratory testing program including consolidation, Atterberg Limits, Sieve Analyses, organic contents, and #200 washes. All sampling must adhere to ASTM D 1586, traffic control must follow MDOT SHA standards, and all operations must comply with OSHA safety requirements. The contract is a lump sum award based on the recommendation of the Public Works Director for the most responsive bidder, considering factors such as price, quality of work, experience, and delivery time. Bidders must submit sealed bids by November 24, 2026, including a Standard Bidding Form, an Affidavit of Qualification to Bid, a W9, and a Certificate of Insurance. The selected contractor is expected to mobilize within four weeks of proposal acceptance and must deliver a final geotechnical report, including engineering analyses and construction cost estimates, within 30 days of completing fieldwork. Payment terms are set at 30 days from invoice submission. Performance and payment bonds are not required for bids under $100,000.