85026B0068 - BC-SE-WM4 Taking Land and Marine Borings, Citywide

New York City’s Department of Design and Construction is seeking qualified contractors to perform city‑wide geotechnical land and marine borings in support of DEP capital projects. The work is structured as a competitive bid, with a contract ceiling of $3 million and a base term of 1,095 calendar days (approximately three years) with an optional renewal for an additional three‑year term. The scope includes utility pre‑clearance, land and marine drilling, core sampling (split‑spoon, undisturbed, rock cores), observation‑well installation, soil and water testing, grouting, traffic control, and required insurance (including MTA Railroad Protective Liability). Bids are due 4/23/2026, with questions due 4/16/2026 and a virtual pre‑bid conference on 4/10/2026. • Full‑service geotechnical drilling (≈19,000 LF land, 1,100 LF marine) and associated sampling. • Required ancillary services: traffic control, flaggers, GPR surveys, hazardous‑soil disposal, and specialized insurance. • Contract value up to $3 M, three‑year performance period, with liquidated‑damage provisions and subcontractor limits. • Submission through PASSPort; bid opening and virtual opening on 4/23/2026. The opportunity is ideal for firms with drilling rigs, marine barge capability, environmental sampling labs, and the ability to meet NYC’s insurance and safety requirements.