Camp Fretterd Military Reservation Potable Water Production Well Drilling - MBE 5%

The Maryland Environmental Service is issuing a competitive sealed bid Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the drilling, construction, and testing of a new potable water production well at Camp Fretterd Military Reservation in Baltimore County, Maryland (Project ID 1-26-2-56-5). The scope of work includes mobilization, drilling a 10-inch bore hole to an estimated depth of 300 feet with 6-inch casing installation, well development, comprehensive pumping tests (step-drawdown testing for 10 hours, constant-rate testing for 24 hours, and recovery testing for 8 hours), detailed water quality laboratory testing, sediment and erosion control measures, utility marking, permitting coordination, and delivery of digital and paper documentation including completion reports. The contractor must supply all temporary equipment including pump, generator, and temporary supplies and accessories. Award is based on the lowest responsive total bid price from a responsible bidder, with required qualifications including Maryland contractor licensure, a Contractor's Qualification Questionnaire demonstrating financial capability and relevant construction experience, completion of an Affirmative Action Plan, and submission of various certifications regarding nondiscrimination, debarment status, tax payment, and conflict of interest. Critical deadlines include a mandatory pre-bid conference on May 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM via Microsoft Teams, a site visit on May 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM, a clarification request deadline of May 29, 2026 by 1:00 PM, and electronic bid submission through the MES Procurement Portal by 1:00 PM on June 12, 2026. Contract performance must be completed within 120 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $1,264.00 per calendar day assessed for delays beyond this period.

This procurement includes a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) set-aside with an overall MBE subcontract participation goal of 5% of the total bid amount, and bidders must submit the Certified MBE Utilization and Fair Solicitation Affidavit or face bid rejection as non-responsive. Bid security in the form of a bid bond equal to 5% of the base bid is required for bids exceeding $100,000, and the successful bidder must furnish performance and payment bonds, each in 100% of the contract value. Prevailing wage rates apply if the base bid exceeds $250,000. The contract is funded by the State of Maryland through the Maryland Environmental Service, and all work must comply with Maryland Environmental Service requirements, including coordination two weeks before construction begins and hiring a private utility locating service at the contractor's expense. The project location is 5600 Rue Saint Lo Drive, Reisterstown, Maryland 21136, with the well access area limited to a 50-foot by 50-foot zone requiring final restoration to original condition upon project completion. The specific budget or award value has not been publicly disclosed in the available documentation.