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Environmental Site Assessment – Soil Borings and Test Pits

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Response Deadline08/11/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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Soil borings and test pits will be conducted at the Royal Electric Yard in Sykesville, Maryland, to evaluate potential soil contamination stemming from past automotive operations. The work involves sampling, detailed field logging, and thorough documentation to support environmental assessment objectives, ensuring accurate characterization of subsurface conditions and pollutant presence. This subcontract is designated as a Small Business Set Aside under the SBA, with the NAICS code 213112, and is issued by the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center under the U.S. Department of Transportation. Proposals must be submitted by August 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM, with performance centered entirely at the Sykesville site, zip code 21784.

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Soil sampling at Royal Electric Yard, Sykesville, MD, for contamination assessment, Small Business Set Aside, proposals due August 11, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Transportation → 6913G6 Volpe National Transportation System CntrView Agency

NAICS

213112 - Support Activities for Oil and Gas OperationsView NAICS

Place of Performance

Sykesville, MD, 21784, USA

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SBA

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Perform soil borings and test pits at Royal Electric Yard in Sykesville, MD to assess contamination from historical automotive activities. Includes sampling, field logging, and documentation.

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