IFB B-27-015-55075 Upgrade North East Harbours Low Pressure Sewer System

Cecil County, Maryland is requesting bids on an upgrade to the North East Harbours Low Pressure Sewer System under IFB B-27-015-55075, with bids due October 9, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. The scope comprises installation of terminal flushing connections at the end of all low-pressure sewer alignments, inline flushing connections at all intersections, and isolation/cleaning valves; replacement of the existing low-pressure infrastructure system is not anticipated. Work must be completed within 120 calendar days from issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, insurance, permits, and debris removal. General Liability Insurance with a minimum $2 million annual aggregate, Automobile Liability Insurance with $1 million combined single limit, and Workers' Compensation Insurance with statutory coverage are required. Bid bonds equal to 5 percent of the total base bid amount must accompany each submission. Payment and Performance Bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract amount are required if the total bid exceeds $100,000. Liquidated damages of $1,500 per workday apply for failure to complete within the 120-calendar-day window.

All prices must be exclusive of non-applicable Federal and Maryland State taxes and remain firm for one year from the effective contract date. Escalation requests for option years are capped at the Consumer Price Index or 3 percent, whichever is lower. Bids must be submitted electronically through Cecil County's OpenGov eProcurement platform. The County reserves the right to award to multiple vendors and may increase or decrease quantities by approximately 20 percent. Contract awards will be made within 180 days of bid opening to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Questions are due August 21, 2026. The County may terminate the contract with ten days' written notice if work quality or delivery service becomes deficient.