Excavation and Related Services Contract

The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) is seeking price bids from qualified contractors to provide comprehensive excavation and related services for mining impacted land in Western Maryland's coal mining region, specifically in Allegany and Garrett Counties. The contract will cover a wide range of services including maintaining water treatment systems, managing pipes and ditch systems, modifying and removing water treatment infrastructure, earth moving, grading, hauling, digging, and revegetation. Contractors must submit fully loaded hourly rates for both federal and state-funded work, with two distinct pricing structures to accommodate different funding requirements. A pre-bid conference will be held virtually and in-person on February 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM in Frostburg, Maryland, with an RSVP deadline of February 13, 2025. Potential bidders must submit questions by March 5, 2025, and final bids are due through eMMA by March 11, 2025, at 5:00 PM. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on a by-lot basis, requiring bids on all line items, with a contract term of two years.

The procurement opportunity encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises, though no specific participation goals are established. Bidders must complete several mandatory forms, including an Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) Contractor Information Form, a Bid Proposal Affidavit, and a Conflict of Interest Affidavit to demonstrate eligibility and compliance. Contractors are required to obtain an Organizational Family Tree from the Applicant Violator System (AVS) and provide detailed business information about company officers, directors, and significant stakeholders. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract will utilize both state and federal funding sources, with payment terms including a minimum of 8 hours per job for the first day and subsequent days paid for actual hours worked. Successful bidders must comply with various legal and ethical standards, including nondiscrimination requirements, tax compliance, and restrictions on investments in certain countries.