California Department of Transportation is seeking a qualified contractor to provide on‑call geotechnical exploration drilling, borehole/piezometer installation and removal, and associated traffic‑control services throughout Southern California (Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Ventura). The contractor must supply all labor, equipment, permits, travel, and incidentals, and must be capable of mobilizing up to three drill rigs, performing core, SPT, CPT, and related sampling, and managing lane‑closure traffic‑control. Required licenses include CSLB Class A, C‑57 (well‑drilling), and C‑31 (traffic‑control), a Motor Carrier Permit, and FAA commercial rotorcraft certification. The contract will run from mid‑December 2026 to mid‑December 2029, with a maximum $1.5 M ceiling for special equipment and a total contract value TBD.
• Provide on‑call geotechnical drilling (hollow‑stem auger, mud‑rotary, core drilling, CPT, SPT) and related instrumentation services.
• Deliver full traffic‑control support for lane, ramp, and shoulder closures, including portable signage and impact attenuators.
• Manage all permitting (LEA, encroachment), reporting (Well Completion Reports), and compliance with prevailing‑wage, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Must maintain required CSLB licenses, DIR registration, and a suite of safety and certification documents at bid submission.