Geotechnical Drilling, Umpqua River Bridge

The Oregon Department of Transportation is soliciting quotes for geotechnical drilling services to support a bridge pier protection project where US101 crosses the Umpqua River near Reedsport, Oregon. The project requires the completion of eight geotechnical holes, with drilling advanced to design depths of 40 feet below the mudline. Because the work is performed in the water, all drilling must be conducted from a barge. The contractor is required to use biodegradable hydraulic fluids for all machinery on the barge and maintain a spill kit on-site to prevent waterway contamination. The contract is scheduled to begin on or after November 13, with a completion date of December 18 and a final expiration by January 30, 2027. On-site drilling is limited to a maximum of 15 consecutive business days. The lead drill operator must be licensed by the Oregon Water Resources Department and possess at least five years of experience in mud rotary and HQ3T wireline core drilling in saturated unconsolidated deposits. Award will be based on a combination of price, experience, product functionality, and suitability for the project's specific purpose. Contractors must adhere to strict safety and regulatory standards, including federal and Oregon OSHA requirements, ANSI 107-2015 Class 3 high-visibility clothing, and USCG-approved personal flotation devices for all personnel on the barge. Administrative requirements include submitting invoices by the 10th of each month, with a potential 5% retainage withheld by the owner. Final payment is contingent upon the submission of eight OWRD Geotechnical Hole Reports within 15 days of drilling completion. The contractor must also certify compliance with Oregon state laws regarding non-discrimination, the prevention of sexual harassment, and the status of any delinquent debt owed to the state.