18182 SX0 Eastpoint Relief Sewer - Gough Street POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Baltimore County, Maryland is seeking a contractor for the Eastpoint Relief Sewer - Gough Street project, managed by the Department of Public Works Division of Construction Contracts Administration. The primary scope involves removing an existing 8-inch sanitary sewer and installing a new 15-inch sanitary sewer in the Eastpoint - District 15 area. The contract requires the successful bidder to commence work within 15 days after receiving the Notice to Proceed and complete all work within a 175 calendar day period. The procurement process has experienced multiple postponements, with the original bid opening date of March 18, 2021, being rescheduled and subsequently postponed until further notice. Bidders are required to submit unit prices using the provided Proposal form and cannot withdraw their bid within 90 days after the bid opening. The project will utilize Baltimore County's February 2000 "Standard Specifications for Construction and Materials" and "Standard Details for Construction" as governing documents, and contractors will be subject to liquidated damages for late completion.

The contract is estimated to be in cost group "D", representing a project value between $1,000,001 and $2,500,000. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly detailed in the available documentation. Potential bidders must demonstrate the capability to complete a complex infrastructure replacement project within the specified timeframe and adhere to the county's technical specifications. The procurement method appears to be a standard competitive bid process open to qualified construction contractors with experience in municipal sewer infrastructure replacement. Interested parties can obtain complete contract specifications and drawings by visiting the Baltimore County Public Works website or by calling 410-887-3531. While specific evaluation criteria were not extensively outlined, the documents suggest that responsiveness to technical requirements, pricing, and ability to meet the project timeline will be key factors in contractor selection.