Fort Washington Road Water Main Replacement

The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) is soliciting bids for the Fort Washington Road Water Main Replacement project in Prince George's County, Maryland, with proposals due June 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) programs apply. Bidders must meet minimum qualifications including successful installation of at least 5 miles of water main (3–14 inches in diameter) over the last five years, with at least 2.5 miles being ductile iron pipe, and an OSHA Total Recordable Incident Rate of less than 2.67 for each of the last three years.

The scope involves replacement of existing 3-inch, 4-inch, 8-inch, 10-inch, and 12-inch cast-iron and asphaltic ductile iron distribution water mains (constructed 1962–1978) with new 4-inch, 8-inch, and 12-inch ductile iron water mains within the 290B pressure zone serving Warburton Oaks, Franklin Square, Kimberley Woods, and Tantallon North subdivisions in Fort Washington. The subdivisions have experienced approximately 51 water main breaks, shutdowns, and pipe repairs since 1993. Bidders must provide qualified personnel for traffic control, erosion and sediment control, pressure tapping, and chlorination/de-chlorination operations.

Pricing shall be all-inclusive unit prices incorporating all fringe benefits, overhead, profit, and associated costs, with mobilization and demobilization included in line-item prices. The project is funded by the Maryland Department of the Environment State Revolving Fund and is subject to the American Iron and Steel Act and the Build America, Buy America Act. The commission will retain five percent retainage from all payments under the Maryland Little Miller Act. The contract will be awarded to the lowest-priced bidder meeting responsive and responsible criteria. Questions are due June 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Bids must be submitted electronically via WSSC's eProcurement portal.