Aberdeen Hills Waterline Improvements

The City of Aberdeen Department of Public Works is requesting sealed bids for waterline improvements under Bid No. 27-02, with bids due July 30, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. and a pre-bid meeting scheduled July 9, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at 60 North Parke Street.

The scope includes furnishing and installing up to 4,500 linear feet of 8-inch C900 DR14 PVC water pipe, up to 150 linear feet of 6-inch C900 DR14 PVC water pipe, up to 24 8-inch gate valves, up to 8 6-inch gate valves, up to 7 fire hydrants, and up to 85 complete 1-inch house services with meter setters, pits, and covers. The contractor shall also perform backfill, asphalt trench repair, and site restoration; approximately 195,000 square feet of pavement resurfacing (2-inch mill and overlay); test pitting and field verification; surveying and waterline testing; proper abandonment of old mains; flushing and dewatering operations; public notification and traffic control; and road closures. Service outages must be coordinated with City maintenance and communicated to affected customers.

The contract term is 270 calendar days with substantial completion required within 240 calendar days of Notice to Proceed, with two optional contract years at the City's discretion. Pricing is unit-based. Bids require a 5 percent bid bond or certified check. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and award to the lowest qualified bidder based on available funds.

The successful contractor must provide a performance bond and payment bond equal to 100 percent of contract price, a certificate of insurance, and a W-9 within ten calendar days of Notice of Award. Comprehensive general liability insurance with $1 million per-occurrence and $3 million aggregate limits, automobile liability, and statutory workers' compensation are required. The City will withhold 10 percent retainage until substantial completion, releasing final retainage within 120 days after final completion. Liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day apply for failure to complete on schedule. A maintenance bond equal to 25 percent of final contract cost, valid for one year, is required before release of performance bonds and final retainage. All work must comply with applicable Maryland regulatory requirements, plumbing and safety codes, Harford County standards, and international plumbing codes.