Camp fretterd water main replacement project - MBE 13%

The Maryland Environmental Service (MES) is soliciting competitive sealed bids for the Camp Fretterd Water Main Replacement Project, located at the Camp Fretterd Military Reservation in Reisterstown, Baltimore County, Maryland. The procurement involves constructing a new water distribution system, which includes installing approximately 2,394 linear feet of 8-inch PVC C900 water main pipe, 3,210 linear feet of 8-inch RJ PVC C900 water main pipe, 2,179 linear feet of 6-inch PVC C900 water main pipe, and 741 linear feet of 6-inch RJ PVC C900 water main pipe. The project requires valve installations, fire hydrant removal and installation, water service piping, pavement and concrete work, and finish grading across 15,476 square yards. Qualified contractors must submit comprehensive documentation, including a Construction Bid Form, Bid/Proposal Affidavit, Contractor's Qualification Questionnaire, Equipment List, List of Subcontractors, and MBE Utilization documents. The contract has a base completion period of 365 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $1,839.00 per calendar day for delays. Key dates include a mandatory pre-bid conference on November 25, 2025, at 9:00 AM via Microsoft Teams, a site visit on November 26, 2025, at 9:00 AM, and bid submissions due by December 19, 2025, at 1:00 PM through the MES Procurement Portal.

The contract includes a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation goal of 13 percent, requiring bidders to demonstrate commitment to minority business involvement. Contractors must hold current Maryland construction licenses and submit a 5 percent bid bond based on the total base bid price. Performance and payment bonds of 100 percent of the contract value are required upon award. The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements established by the Maryland Department of Labor and applies to a 486.08-acre site within the Liberty Reservoir Watershed. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the water main replacement suggests a substantial infrastructure investment. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, contingent upon satisfactory submission of required documentation within ten working days of the Notice of Intent to Award. The project involves careful considerations for environmental conservation, including forest protection, sediment control, and restoration of ground conditions to their original state.