Gunpowder River-Taylor Creek Maintenance Dredging 2026

Harford County, Maryland Department of Procurement is requesting bids for maintenance dredging at Gunpowder River, Taylor Creek, and the Rumsey Island Outfall Dredge Area under Invitation for Bids 27-148, with bids due October 28, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. EST. Light Construction prequalification in Category N2 (Dredging) is required prior to bid submission — a mandatory eligibility gate.

The scope encompasses hydraulic dredging and transport of material from the three areas, placement at the Mariner Point Park Dredged Material Placement Site, installation of high-visibility fencing and sediment-control devices, and restoration of graded and disturbed areas. All work must comply with Maryland State Tax requirements, and the contractor must be properly registered to do business in Maryland and in good standing with Harford County on all outstanding taxes and fees.

Award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on price, quality, conformity to specifications, delivery time, and previous performance. Bidders must submit a bid bond or certified check equal to 5% of the total bid price by the due date. The successful contractor will furnish Performance and Payment Bonds each at 95% of the contract price and, upon completion, a Maintenance Bond at 10% of the final contract price covering a 12-month warranty period. The County will retain up to 10% of monthly progress payments until work is 50% complete, then may reduce withholding to a minimum of 5%. Final payment includes 10% retainage held for 12 months from final acceptance.

A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 14, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. EST via Microsoft Teams. Questions must be submitted via the Euna Procurement Portal by October 21, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. EST. Bids will be publicly opened at 2:00 p.m. via Webex. Upon award notification, the contractor must register with eMaryland Marketplace Advantage within five days and register on the Euna Procurement Portal. The contract specifications and plans were prepared by BayLand Consultants & Designers, Inc.