This amendment (A0001) to solicitation 69056725Q000029, for Geotechnical Drilling Services BPA, introduces TAR Clause 1252.232-70, mandating electronic submission of payment requests via the Department of Transportation's DELPHI system, specifically its iSupplier module. This system requires electronic authentication through login.gov. Payment requests must be comprehensive, including invoice details, contract information, billing amounts, and a new affirmation regarding DEI initiatives. Exceptions and waivers for using DELPHI may be considered on a case-by-case basis. The amendment also specifies that facsimile, email, and scanned documents are not acceptable electronic forms for payment submissions and outlines requirements for vendor registration and account management within the DELPHI system. The deadline for acknowledging this amendment is not extended.
Amendment A0002 for Solicitation No. 69056725Q000029, issued by the Federal Highway Administration, extends the Request for Quotation (RFQ) due date for the Western Federal Lands Highway Division (WFLHD) Geotechnical Drilling Services Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). The new RFQ due date is changed from August 25, 2025, at 1400 PST to September 8, 2025, at 1400 PST. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by completing and returning copies of the amendment, acknowledging receipt on their offer, or sending a separate communication referencing the solicitation and amendment numbers. Failure to acknowledge receipt by the specified date and time may result in the rejection of the offer.
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Western Federal Lands Highway Division (WFLHD), is soliciting quotations for geotechnical drilling services. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) seeks up to six Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for services primarily in Alaska, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming. The solicitation, a Small Business Set-Aside with NAICS code 238910 and a $19 million size standard, requires vendors to be SAM.gov registered. Quotes must include non-price (technical approach, past experience, past performance) and price sections. Technical capabilities must cover road, off-road, and difficult access drilling (Type 1, 2, and 3), with a minimum of Type 1 and 2 capabilities, and a focus on quality and safety. Past experience requires at least five relevant projects within five years, including one on protected lands. Price will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness. The total BPA ceiling is $20 million, with individual call orders up to $7 million. Services include various drilling methods, sampling, and instrument installations, with strict requirements for personnel qualifications, equipment, and adherence to state/federal regulations.
The United States Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is requesting quotations for Geotechnical Drilling Services through a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). This RFQ is open to small businesses, with a total ceiling limit of $20 million, and individual orders capped at $7 million. The services will be conducted primarily in Alaska, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming, with potential work in other locations. Offerors must electronically submit their quotations by August 25, 2025, which must include a non-price and a price section, addressing evaluation factors such as technical approach, past experience, past performance, and pricing.
The scope of work requires contractors to provide specialized drilling services, including different types of access equipment and comprehensive safety management. Proposals must detail methodologies, relevant experience, and safety protocols. Evaluation of offers will prioritize a technical approach and past performance, ultimately benefiting the federal agency's need for efficient and compliant drilling operations. The document emphasizes regulatory adherence, quality control, and the necessity for contractors to prepare for environmentally sensitive drill sites.