21169 SX0 Bird River and Bengies Sewershed Rehabilitation

Baltimore County, Maryland, through its Department of Public Works & Transportation Division of Construction Contracts Administration, is seeking bids for Contract No. 21169 SX0, a sewershed rehabilitation project in the Bengies-Bird River area (District 15c6). The procurement involves comprehensive sewer line rehabilitation, specifically targeting 8, 10, 12, 15, 18, 24, and 36-inch pipes using Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) method, along with heavy cleaning of 15, 18, 24, 36, and 42-inch sewer lines. Contractors must follow ASTM F1216 standards for pipe rehabilitation, including specific requirements for design, materials, transportation, equipment, and labor. The project requires detailed submittal and testing documentation, with final acceptance contingent upon successful completion of a Final Acceptance TV Inspection. The contract has a 365-calendar-day completion period, with liquidated damages of $2,000 per day for the first 30 days, escalating to $3,500 for days 31-60, and $6,500 per day thereafter for late completion. The bid opening date has been postponed, and interested contractors are advised to monitor the Baltimore County public works website or contact 410-887-3531 for current solicitation information.

The contract is classified as "Cost Group E" for projects valued between $2,500,001 and $5,000,000, with strict requirements for prequalified contractors to bid within their Certificate of Prequalification dollar range. There are mandatory Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation requirements, with specific forms to be completed and submitted at bid opening. Contractors must use epoxy vinyl ester resin in certain designated areas, with separate pricing for this requirement. Payment will be calculated at unit rates per linear foot of CIPP installed, encompassing all labor, materials, and associated work. The project emphasizes technical specifications including precise liner design parameters, chemical resistance requirements, and temperature monitoring for larger diameter sewers. Any CIPP lining that fails to meet strength or thickness requirements must be corrected by the contractor at no additional cost. The contract will be awarded in accordance with the February 2000 "Standard Specifications for Construction and Materials" and "Standard Details for Construction" documents.