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FREDERICK COUNTY, MARYLAND

OFFICE OF

PROCUREMENT & CONTRACTING

Winchester Hall, Second Floor 12 East Church Street

Frederick, Maryland 21701

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) #27-198-CP

Ballenger McKinney WWTP Phase 1 Solid Upgrades

Bid Due Date:

Monday, November 2, 2026, 4:00 pm

Buyer: Laura Schug Phone: (301) 471-5057

Email: lschug@frederickcountymd.gov undefined #27-198-CP Title: Ballenger McKinney WWTP Phase 1 Solid Upgrades

Table Of Contents

1. Scope of Work

2. Project Duration

3. Required Bond Capacity

4. Anticipated Bidding Schedule

5. Insurance Requirements

6. Contractor Application

IMPORTANT: ADVISE THE PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING OFFICE IMMEDIATELY IF ANY OF THE ABOVE

DOCUMENTS ARE NOT ENCLOSED

1. Scope of Work

1.1. Scope of Work

Work under this contract includes, but is not limited to, the following work at the 15 MGD capacity Ballenger McKinney Wastewater Treatment Plant:

A. Demolition of the existing Dewatering Building

B. Demolition of the existing Primary Sludge Storage Tank

C. Demolition of the existing Secondary Sludge Storage Tank

D. Demolition of the existing Secondary Sludge Pumping Station

E. Construction of a new Dewatering Building

F. Construction of a new Lime Silo

G. Construction of a new Sludge Pump and Blower Building

H. Construction of one new Primary Sludge Storage Tank and two new Secondary Sludge

Storage Tanks

I. Construction of a new Foreign Sludge Screen

J. Construction of new odor control systems

K. Construction of a new Storage Shed

L. Site work, yard piping, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and controls work associated with the above facilities

The contractor should be able to demonstrate a past history of completing similar projects within schedule and budget.

2. Project Duration

PROJECT DURATION: 960 Calendar Days from Notice-to-proceed to Substantial Completion

3. Required Bond Capacity

RED BONDING CAPACITY: Minimum of $30,000,000

4. Anticipated Bidding Schedule

ANTICIPATED BIDDING SCHEDULE:

Bid Advertisement: Summer 2027

Bid Award: Fall 2027

Commencement of Construction: Fall 2027

Construction Completion: Summer 2030

5. Insurance Requirements

COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY coverage with minimum limits of:

$2,000,000 per Occurrence; $3,000,000 General Aggregate

$3,000,000 Products/Completed Operations Aggregate

The following entities must be added as an Additional Insured: Frederick County, Maryland (Owner); GHD, Inc. (Engineer); Triad Engineering, Inc. (Engineer’s Subconsultant); and Ground Penetrating Radar Systems (GPRS), LLC (Engineer’s Subconsultant).

General Liability must not exclude XCU Coverage.

Additional insured must include Completed Operations.

AUTO LIABILITY coverage with minimum limits of:

$1,000,000 Combined Single Limit or $1,000,000 each Person

$1,000,000 each Accident, $1,000,000 Property Damage

The following entities must be added as an Additional Insured: Frederick County, Maryland (Owner); GHD, Inc. (Engineer); Triad Engineering, Inc. (Engineer’s Subconsultant); and Ground Penetrating Radar Systems (GPRS), LLC (Engineer’s Subconsultant).

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION coverage with minimum statutory limits

Employers Liability coverage with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per Accident, $1,000,000 per Employee; and $1,000,000 per Policy

NOTE: Out of State employers must show evidence of coverage in Maryland.

POLLUTION LIABILITY coverage with minimum limits of:

$1,000,000 per Occurrence and $1,000,000 Aggregate

The following entities must be added as an Additional Insured: Frederick County, Maryland (Owner); GHD, Inc. (Engineer); Triad Engineering, Inc. (Engineer’s Subconsultant); and Ground Penetrating Radar Systems (GPRS), LLC (Engineer’s Subconsultant).

BUILDERS RISK with Contractor and Frederick County, Maryland as insureds.

The Contractor is responsible for 100% of the deductible.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

1. A certificate of insurance showing these coverages must be provided to Frederick

County Office of Risk Management. The Certificate Holder must be:

Frederick County, Maryland

Office of Risk Management

12 East Church Street

Frederick, Maryland 21701

A. If the County requires additional insured status, the blanket endorsement(s) for such must be provided upon request.

3. If any primary policy’s limits fall short of the stated requirements, a certificate shall be provided for all any excess policies that supplement or extend these limits.

B. Required insurance is primary and non-contributory, which should be stated on the certificate of insurance.

C. Required insurance must be maintained for the duration of the contract or business relationship.

D. If applicable, the Contractor shall assure that all subcontractors and independent contractors performing services for the County carry identical insurance coverage as required of the contract, either individually or as an Additional Insured on the policies of the Contractor. Exceptions may be made only with the approval of the County.

E. Contractor shall indemnify Frederick County, Maryland for any uninsured losses relating to contractual services involving subcontractors, including workers' compensation claims and the cost of defense.

F. The Contractor shall not commence work for Frederick County, Maryland until evidence of all required coverage is approved by the Office of Risk Management.

G. Should any of the above described policies be cancelled before the expiration date thereof, notice will be delivered in accordance with the policy provisions.

H. The Contractor will not hold Frederick County, Maryland liable for any injuries to the employees, servants, agents, subcontractors or assignees of the contract arising out of or during the course of services relating to this agreement.

I. The providing of any insurance required herein does not relieve the Contractor of any of the responsibilities or obligations assumed by the Contractor in the contract awarded or for which the Contractor may be liable by law or otherwise. Approval of the insurance by the County shall not in any way relieve or decrease the liability of the Contractor.

12. All of the above coverages must be written by a carrier with a minimum A.M. Best rating of A- or better AND a financial size classification of VI or higher. All insurance policies must also be underwritten by companies licensed to do business in the State of

Maryland and all certificates must include an authorized signature.

6. Contractor Application

1. Contractor Application*

Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• 27-198-CP_PreQual_FINAL.pdf

*Response required https://government-project.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/299755/2e900d70-b780-4bf5-ba1f-984471bfd6b7_27-198-CP_PreQual_FINAL.pdf