NPDES Oak Ridge Park East Stream Restoration

The County Commissioners of Charles County, Maryland, are requesting sealed bids for construction services on the NPDES Oak Ridge Park East Stream Restoration project, with bids due October 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., and a mandatory MWBE subcontractor goal of 29.95%.

The scope includes installation of a stormwater detention facility and restoration of approximately 1,400 linear feet of an actively eroding unnamed tributary to Gilbert Run through in-stream and bank stabilization structures, plus stabilization of approximately 120 linear feet of an eroding outfall channel at 13675 Oaks Road, Hughesville, Charles County. The successful contractor must complete all work within 270 consecutive calendar days after receiving written Notice to Proceed.

The contractor must demonstrate a minimum of five years of active experience in the field and provide at least three completed representative projects within the past five years involving stormwater management facility retrofitting, pond excavation, landscaping, sedimentation and erosion control, and installation of stream restoration structures. The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements, as contract value exceeds $500,000. Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder based on Base Bid Items plus Contingency Items.

A 5% bid bond from a Maryland-licensed surety is required, along with 100% performance and labor/material payment bonds at contract execution. Bids must be submitted electronically through the County's eProcurement Portal. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (virtual/teleconference), with a site visit on September 30, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The question submission deadline is October 1, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Bid opening occurs on October 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. The project is funded to fulfill Maryland Department of the Environment and NPDES MS4 permit requirements and aims to obtain impervious area and nutrient reduction credits.