Dorsey Run Wastewater Treatment Plant Minor Upgrades

The Maryland Environmental Service is soliciting competitive sealed bids for minor upgrades at Dorsey Run Wastewater Treatment Plant in Jessup, Maryland, with bids due November 6, 2026 and a mandatory pre-bid conference on September 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM via Microsoft Teams. A 20 percent MBE subcontract participation goal applies; bidders must submit the Certified MBE Utilization and Fair Solicitation Affidavit with their bids and, if awarded, provide additional MBE documentation within ten business days of the Notice of Intent to Award. MBE subcontractors must remain certified throughout the contract term and any extensions.

The scope includes replacing the sewage/septic screen, replacing lime conveyance system components under the existing lime silo, replacing the existing lime system programmable logic controller, and performing associated electrical and related work. The facility is located at 7938 Brock Bridge Road, Jessup, Maryland 20794, serving Anne Arundel County. The successful bidder must complete all work within 240 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, including weekends and holidays.

When the base bid exceeds $100,000, a bid bond equal to 5 percent of the base bid is required; performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract value are required upon award. If the base bid exceeds $250,000, prevailing wage rates apply. Liquidated damages are assessed at $1,363.00 per calendar day for work not completed within the 240-day performance period. Bid prices are irrevocable for 90 days following bid opening.

The deadline for submitting questions and requests for clarification is October 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM. A site visit is scheduled for October 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Electronic bids must be submitted through the MES Procurement Portal (https://menv.bonfirehub.com/) by 1:00 PM on November 6, 2026; mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered bids will not be accepted. Bids will be opened electronically and publicly on November 6, 2026.