Drilling - NM BL Cruc 4101(1) Aguirre Spring Road

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Background The contract is issued by the Central Federal Lands Highway Division (CFLHD) as a Request for Quote (RFQ) for subsurface pavement investigation at NM BL CRUC 4101(1) Aguirre Spring Road. The goal of the contract is to conduct shallow pavement borings to gather data on the underlying materials and structural integrity of the roadway, which is essential for maintaining safe and effective transportation infrastructure. Work Details The work involves conducting subsurface pavement investigations consisting of approximately 12 shallow borings with a diameter of 6 inches, advanced to a maximum depth of 5 feet. The tasks include: - Drilling through existing asphalt and base course to collect bulk subgrade soil samples weighing between 50-70 lbs. per location. - Backfilling boreholes with a mix of aggregate/gravel and capping them with either concrete or cold mix asphalt. - Coordinating utility locates using NM811.org prior to drilling to avoid conflicts with overhead utilities. - Following a specific work schedule that includes notifying CFLHD 14 days in advance of the proposed drilling date, conducting safety meetings, and adhering to operational hours from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm for the subsurface investigation. - Ensuring that if boulders or bedrock are encountered, adjustments will be made to avoid these obstacles. An encroachment drilling permit from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has been approved for this project. Period of Performance The anticipated period of performance for the drilling work is from March 2, 2026, through May 31, 2026, excluding holidays and weekends. Place of Performance The contract work will be performed at NM BL CRUC 4101(1) Aguirre Spring Road.