Batson Road Demolition

The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) is seeking a qualified contractor for the Batson Road Demolition project located at 16616 Batson Road, Spencerville, Maryland, adjacent to the T. Howard Duckett Reservoir. The procurement is a sealed bid solicitation for comprehensive demolition and site restoration services, with key deliverables including complete demolition of existing structures, removal of debris, environmental remediation, and site preparation. Specific project requirements include asbestos abatement, well and septic tank abandonment, universal waste removal, and subsequent site grading, backfilling, seeding, and stabilization. Contractor qualifications mandate a minimum of five years of demolition experience with two-story or larger structures, all required Maryland state and local licenses, and an Experience Modification Rate below 1.0. The solicitation requires sealed electronic responses submitted via WSSC's eProcurement Portal by 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, with a question submission deadline of January 20, 2026. The contract term is one year from the Notice to Proceed, with all work to be completed within twelve months, including permit acquisition within six months.

The solicitation indicates a 0% MBE/SLBE subcontracting goal, meaning there are no specific set-aside requirements for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must provide substantial bonding, including a 5% bid guarantee, 100% performance and payment bonds, and a 100% maintenance bond. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), business auto liability ($1,000,000), umbrella liability ($1,000,000), and pollution liability ($1,000,000). The project is subject to Maryland prevailing wage requirements and the Maryland Buy American Steel Act. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, payment will be made on a lump sum basis with 5% retainage held per the Maryland Little Miller Act, and final payment processed within 30 days of submitting closeout documentation. The project is governed by the Mid-Atlantic Purchasing Team's Intergovernmental & Cooperative Purchasing Clause, which allows potential participation by other governmental entities in the region.