Bottle Branch Road Sewer Lining

The Town of Berlin, Maryland is requesting proposals for sanitary sewer rehabilitation and CIPP lining installation along Bottle Branch Road, with proposals due September 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit on August 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST at the Berlin Police Department.

The scope comprises rehabilitation of 9 sanitary sewer manholes and installation of approximately 1,975 linear feet of 15-inch UV CIPP (cured-in-place pipe) liner. All work must comply with the Town of Berlin Design and Construction Standards for Water, Sewer, and Roadway Systems, and a two-year warranty is required. Work must begin within 30 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed and be completed within 60 calendar days of start, with liquidated damages of $500 per day for delays beyond contract time.

Contractors must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience with UV CIPP lining of sanitary sewers and manhole rehabilitation, and hold appropriate licensure and certifications. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, vehicle liability of $1,000,000, and workers' compensation of $1,000,000, with the Town named as an additional insured. Disadvantaged, minority, and women-owned businesses are encouraged to apply.

Evaluation criteria include contractor experience with similar projects, municipal references, overall proposal quality, project understanding, anticipated cost, and anticipated schedule. The Town reserves the right to reject any submission, negotiate contract terms, and make award based on factors other than cost alone.

Questions are due August 27, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EST, with responses posted by August 31, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EST. A public bid opening is scheduled for September 3, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. EST. The project is funded solely by the Town of Berlin.