How to bid on Umpqua River Bridge geotechnical drilling for Oregon DOT

What Oregon DOT is buying

The Oregon Department of Transportation is seeking geotechnical drilling for a proposed bridge pier protection project on US 101 over the Umpqua River near Reedsport, Oregon, at approximately milepost 211.1. The work calls for eight geotechnical holes drilled from a barge because the protective structures are in the water.

This opportunity may interest firms with experience in geotechnical drilling and the ability to carry out drilling from a barge.

Deadline and submission timing

The deadline is November 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET. Submit your response before that time and follow the instructions in the bid documents.

Who this opportunity suits

This is a professional-services opportunity relevant to geotechnical drilling firms. The described work requires drilling eight holes from a barge, so review the full documents to assess whether your firm can meet the project’s requirements.

How to access and respond

Click “View original source” to open the solicitation’s detail page on OregonBuys. Viewing is public and does not require sign-in; the bid documents and response instructions are listed there.

To submit electronically, register a free vendor account on OregonBuys. Otherwise, follow the submission directions provided in the bid. The solicitation is S-73000-00018235.

Prepare a clear, complete response

Read the full bid documents before preparing your response. Check the required submission method and any response requirements, then make sure your submission addresses the eight-hole drilling work and the barge-based conditions described in the solicitation.

Allow time to complete any portal registration and submit before the deadline. For questions, the listed point of contact is Terri Sinclair-Olson at [email protected].