Drinking Water

The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) has issued a procurement opportunity for bottled spring drinking water to be used during water emergency events in Prince George's and Montgomery Counties, Maryland. This contract aims to establish a supply arrangement for approximately 43,000 gallons of water annually on an as-needed basis. The solicitation documents are exclusively accessible through the OpenGov procurement portal, with all bid submissions and questions required to be submitted via this platform. The procurement timeline indicates the opportunity was posted on August 11, 2025, with proposals due by August 25, 2025. Interested vendors must carefully review the solicitation requirements and ensure complete compliance with the specified submission protocols, which include accessing detailed documentation through the designated online portal.

While specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, potential vendors should anticipate standard municipal procurement guidelines. The contract appears to be structured as a volume-based annual supply agreement for emergency drinking water distribution. The annual procurement volume of 43,000 gallons suggests a substantial commitment from WSSC, which may indicate potential for a multi-year contract with predictable water supply needs. The geographic scope is limited to Prince George's and Montgomery Counties, potentially constraining the pool of eligible suppliers to those with regional distribution capabilities. Vendors should be prepared to demonstrate reliability, consistent water quality, and the capacity to rapidly deliver large volumes of bottled water during emergency scenarios.