On-Call Stormwater Management Maintenance

The Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland is soliciting bids for on-call stormwater management maintenance services under ITB PUR-1837, with bids due October 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a pre-bid conference on September 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in Williamsport. Bidders must demonstrate at least five years of successful experience installing and repairing water and sewer utility lines, maintain a permanent place of business, and hold OSHA/MOSHA certifications including confined space entry certification.

The scope encompasses maintenance, rehabilitation, and repair of stormwater management best management practices countywide, including wet and dry ponds, Environmental Site Design practices, and related infrastructure. Services include site superintendent oversight, equipment operation, labor, erosion and sediment control, grading, structural pipe work, landscaping, fence repair, sinkhole repair, and trash/debris removal. The County supplies all pipe and pipe fittings; the contractor provides installation labor, equipment, and materials for erosion control, stabilization products, riprap, mulch, sod, topsoil, fencing, plants, and herbicide application. The contractor is responsible for project mobilization and demobilization, permitting and licensing fees, safety compliance, plant maintenance for one year following installation, and all travel time. Pricing is submitted via a Price Matrix covering site superintendent and laborer hourly rates, equipment with operators (dump trucks, excavators, backhoes, compactors, mowers, and specialized equipment), and materials.

The contract commences November 1, 2026 for a one-year term with the County's option to renew for up to two additional consecutive one-year periods upon 60 days' written notice; a three percent hourly rate increase applies upon renewal. The County will award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and does not guarantee minimum or maximum hours or spending levels. Payment terms are net 30 days from invoice receipt following project completion. The contractor must provide Workers' Compensation Insurance with statutory limits, Comprehensive General Liability Insurance with a minimum of $1 million combined single limit, and Business Auto Liability Insurance with a minimum of $1 million combined single limit, with the County named as additional insured. Questions are due October 7, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The contract is open to intergovernmental purchasing by Washington County Public Schools, municipalities, Hagerstown Community College, and eligible public agencies.