What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Washington State Department of Transportation seeks bids for a complete acoustic and optical borehole televiewer system and associated software for geotechnical investigations. The system must collect oriented acoustic and optical images of borehole walls to characterize subsurface features, while the software must acquire, process, display, log, and export data in common formats. Eligibility is restricted to onshore United States organizations to perform work offsite. Potential bidders must submit questions to the procurement coordinator by November 18, 2026. Bidders must email their proposals to [email protected] by 4:00 pm on December 11, 2026, including required bidder information, specifications compliance, completed price sheets, and wage theft certifications. The agency will evaluate bids based on specifications compliance and pricing using a price evaluation tool to select the apparent successful bidder. The agency plans to announce the successful bidder on December 18, 2026, followed by contract execution.
Scope of work
- Acoustic and optical borehole televiewer system
- Goods and/or services meeting specifications detailed in Exhibit B
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Step 1: Responsiveness | Pass/fail |
| Step 2: Specification Evaluation | Not specified |
| Step 3: Pricing Evaluation/Scoring Criteria | Not specified |
| Step 4: Responsibility Analysis | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Must be registered in Washington Electronic Business Solution (WEBS) to be awarded a contract
- No willful violations of state minimum wage laws within the previous three years pursuant to RCW 49.48.082, Chapters 49.46, 49.48, or 49.52 RCW
Documents to include with your response
- Exhibit A1 – Bidder's Information
- Exhibit A2 – Bidder Profile
- Exhibit B – Specifications
- Exhibit C - Price List
- Exhibit F – Wage Theft Certification
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Submit via email to [email protected] with 'HQ-401704R Acoustic & Optical Borehole Televiewer' in the subject line.
