23186 WX0 Back River Neck Road 16 Inch and 24" Water Main Replacement Phase 3

The state and local contract opportunity involves a water infrastructure project in Baltimore County, Maryland, specifically focusing on the replacement of water mains along Back River Neck Road. The procurement is for Phase 3 of a water main replacement initiative, targeting 16-inch and 24-inch water transmission lines. The Baltimore County Public Works Department is seeking qualified contractors to execute this critical infrastructure upgrade, with detailed solicitation documents available through the county's official website or by calling 410-887-3531. The project requires comprehensive engineering, construction, and installation services to replace existing water infrastructure. Interested bidders must carefully review the complete solicitation package, which includes technical specifications, engineering drawings, and detailed project requirements. The proposal submission deadline is November 13, 2025, with the opportunity initially posted on October 2, 2025, providing potential contractors approximately six weeks to prepare and submit comprehensive bid documents.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, water infrastructure projects like this often encourage participation from local, small, or minority-owned businesses. Baltimore County typically maintains standard procurement policies that may provide preferences or opportunities for disadvantaged business enterprises. The project's technical complexity suggests that bidders will need demonstrated experience in municipal water infrastructure replacement, including specialized skills in large-diameter water main installation, site preparation, and municipal engineering standards. Although the exact budget range is not specified in the current documentation, water main replacement projects of this scale typically represent significant municipal investments, potentially ranging from several hundred thousand to multiple millions of dollars. Contractors interested in this opportunity should have robust technical capabilities, appropriate licensing, and proven track records in similar municipal infrastructure improvement projects.