Capital Improvements Program Management Services

The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) is soliciting proposals for Capital Improvements Program Management Services in Prince George's County, Maryland. The solicitation seeks a Program Management Team (PMT) to optimize and accelerate the delivery of the Capital Improvement Program through comprehensive program management and implementation services. Key deliverables include a workflow assessment within 150 days of the Notice to Proceed, a draft Program Management Plan (PMP) within 180 days, and a final PMP within 240 days. The scope encompasses conducting workflow assessments, developing program management strategies, providing project delivery support, offering procurement advisory services, facilitating public outreach, managing financial tracking, and supporting workforce development initiatives. Evaluation will be conducted in two phases, with technical approach weighted at 40%, firm experience at 30%, and key personnel at 25%, followed by a price proposal evaluation at 5%. The non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for January 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. via Microsoft Teams, with questions due by January 26, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Sealed proposals must be submitted via WSSC's eProcurement Portal by 2:00 p.m. on March 6, 2026.

The solicitation includes a 32% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) subcontracting goal, with detailed good faith efforts requirements. Minimum qualifications mandate that the prime consultant must have ten years of experience in program management for public water and wastewater infrastructure, with a Maryland-licensed Professional Engineer as Project Principal holding a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. The prime consultant must be capable of self-performing 51% of the work and is limited to subcontracting no more than 49%. Insurance requirements include Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 each occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Umbrella Liability ($1,000,000), and Errors or Omissions Liability ($1,000,000). Additional required submissions include OSDI participation forms, insurance certificates, conflict of interest affidavits, and three references. While no specific contract value is mentioned, the comprehensive scope suggests a significant multi-year engagement for managing capital improvements across water distribution, water treatment, wastewater collection systems, and other critical infrastructure projects serving 1.9 million customers across nearly 1,000 square miles.