Anacostia II WWPS Electrical Updates

The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, Maryland is soliciting sealed bids for electrical updates and replacements at the Anacostia II Wastewater Pumping Station, with bids due July 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit is scheduled for June 10, 2026 at the facility in Capitol Heights, Maryland.

Bidders must hold Maryland contractor licensure with a minimum of seven years of construction experience and certified experience in water and/or wastewater electrical improvements. Minimum qualification requires documentation of five completed projects valued at $10 million or more within the past seven years. At least three of these projects must demonstrate coordination of electrical, structural, civil, and instrumentation and control replacements at functioning water or wastewater treatment plants or pumping stations; at least one must involve substation installation or replacement at a facility with 10 million gallons per day or greater capacity with seamless cut-over while maintaining plant operations.

The scope includes replacement of large and medium voltage transformers, two switchgear line-ups and IPA enclosures, 13.8 kV and 4.16 kV switchgear with associated electrical protection systems and SCADA data transmission to the Parkway WRRF SCADA system, new backup battery systems, underground ducts and feeders with associated cables, electrical manholes, HVAC systems for both IPA enclosures, structural foundations for switchgear and transformers, new paving, stormwater control devices, temporary power provision, and associated auxiliary equipment.

Key personnel requirements include a Project Manager with seven years' experience (five in electrical), a Scheduler with seven years' critical path method experience, and an on-site Project Superintendent with seven years' overall experience including five in the water/wastewater industry. Bidders must complete a Contractor Safety and Health Program Questionnaire. All pricing shall be firm for the contract duration. Retainage of five percent of progress payments applies per the Maryland Little Miller Act. Questions are due June 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Bid bonds, insurance certificates, vendor questionnaires, and minority business enterprise/small local business enterprise participation documentation are required.