Emmitsburg Dam
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- BPM055307
- State
- Maryland
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
Opportunity details come from emma.maryland.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Mayor and Commissioners of Emmitsburg, Maryland are requesting sealed bids from qualified firms to prepare complete construction documents for repairs to Emmitsburg Dam (Maryland Dam No. 18 / NID MD00018) to meet Maryland Department of the Environment requirements, with proposals due by 4:00 p.m. on March 6, 2026. The dam is classified by the State as High Hazard and serves as the primary drinking water reservoir for the Town of Emmitsburg.
The scope includes development of drawings, specifications, and technical documents for repairs based on the Final Inspection Report completed by Charles P. Johnson & Associates in 2024. Deliverables also encompass bidding assistance, construction oversight during implementation, and as-built documentation. The dam, built in 1950 and owned and operated by the Town of Emmitsburg, is currently monitored through observation wells positioned around the structure. Firms should request the CPJA inspection report from Town Planner Najila Ahsan at nahsan@emmitsburgmd.gov to understand the scope and recommended repair items in detail.
No estimated contract value, contract term length, or evaluation criteria are stated in the solicitation notice. The source does not identify incumbent engineering or design services for the dam or specify whether set-asides or local-vendor preferences apply.
Opportunity text
The Mayor and Commissioners of Emmitsburg, Maryland are requesting sealed bids from qualified firms to prepare complete construction documents for repairs to Emmitsburg Dam (Maryland Dam No. 18 / NID MD00018) to meet MDE requirements. The selected firm will develop drawings, specifications, and technical documents. Additional services include bidding assistance, construction oversight, and as-built documentation. Sealed proposals are due by 4:00pm on March 6, 2026. Please see "Submittal Requirements" on how to submit your bid. The Emmitsburg Dam was built in 1950 and creates Rainbow Lake, the primary drinking water reservoir for the Town of Emmitsburg. It is classified by the State as a High Hazard dam. The dam is owned and operated by the Town of Emmitsburg, which also performs routine monitoring through several observation wells located around the structure. In 2024, the Town contracted Charles P. Johnson & Associates (CPJA) to complete a comprehensive inspection of the dam per MDE requirements. The Final Inspection Report by CPJA, including a detailed list of recommended repair items, is the basis for the planned repair work. Request for this report should be directed to the Town Planner, Najila Ahsan, at nahsan@emmitsburgmd.gov.
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