IFB #25-934-CP, New Design Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Filter to Waste Drain

Frederick County, Maryland has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) #25-934-CP for a water treatment infrastructure project focused on the New Design Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Filter to Waste Drain system. The procurement specifically seeks qualified vendors to design and implement improvements to the existing water treatment facility's waste drain infrastructure. The solicitation covers comprehensive engineering and construction services related to upgrading the filter to waste drain mechanism, with potential requirements including technical specifications, design modifications, and installation procedures. Interested vendors must carefully review the full bid documentation and reference IFB #25-934-CP in all communications. The procurement timeline indicates the opportunity was posted on July 22, 2025, with proposals due by September 4, 2025, providing approximately six weeks for vendors to prepare and submit comprehensive bid packages. Potential bidders are expected to demonstrate technical expertise in municipal water treatment infrastructure, engineering capabilities, and proven experience with similar water treatment plant upgrade projects.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, Frederick County typically encourages participation from local and small businesses, potentially including minority-owned, women-owned, or disadvantaged business enterprises. The procurement covers jurisdictions including Frederick County and the Forestville Census Designated Place (CDP), suggesting potential local vendor preference considerations. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are mentioned in the current solicitation. The procurement appears focused on infrastructure improvement, which implies potential significant capital investment, though exact budget ranges are not specified in the available information. Vendors responding to this opportunity should be prepared to demonstrate financial stability, technical competence, and capability to execute complex water treatment infrastructure modifications. Interested firms should carefully review all bid specifications, submit required documentation by the September 4, 2025 deadline, and be prepared for potential technical review and evaluation of their proposed solutions.