Ballenger McKinney WWTP Phase 1 Solid Upgrades

Frederick County, Maryland is requesting prequalification questionnaires for the Ballenger McKinney Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 1 Solid Upgrades project, with bids due November 2, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Prequalification is mandatory — only contractors deemed qualified after questionnaire review are eligible to bid. This is a capital-construction project at the 15 MGD capacity treatment plant with a 960 calendar-day schedule from Notice-to-Proceed to Substantial Completion.

The scope encompasses demolition of the existing dewatering building, primary sludge storage tank, secondary sludge storage tanks, and secondary sludge pumping station; construction of a new dewatering building, lime silo, sludge pump and blower building, primary sludge storage tank, two secondary sludge storage tanks, foreign sludge screen, odor control systems, and storage shed; and associated site work, yard piping, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and controls. Contractors must demonstrate a documented history of completing similar projects within schedule and budget.

Minimum bonding capacity is $30 million. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability of $2 million per occurrence and $3 million aggregate, Auto Liability of $1 million combined single limit, Workers' Compensation with statutory limits, Employers Liability of $1 million per accident/employee/policy, and Pollution Liability of $1 million per occurrence and aggregate, plus Builders Risk. All insurance carriers must maintain a minimum A.M. Best rating of A- or better with financial size classification VI or higher and be licensed in Maryland. Frederick County, GHD, Inc., Triad Engineering, Inc., and Ground Penetrating Radar Systems (GPRS), LLC must be named as additional insureds.

The anticipated bidding schedule includes advertisement in Summer 2027, bid award in Fall 2027, and construction commencement in Fall 2027, with completion in Summer 2030. Contact Laura Schug at (301) 471-5057 or lschug@frederickcountymd.gov. Documents are available at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/frederickcountymd.