Public Award Notice of an Emergency Procurement Award to Clean and Open Culverts that Resulted from Flooding in the George's Creek Area of Allegany County (ALEMD36135)

The state of Maryland, specifically Allegany County, has issued a public award notice for an emergency procurement to address flooding damage in the George's Creek area. The contract, identified by the opportunity ID 686ef0c5b8cecd03af0ff4e4, involves cleaning and opening culverts that were impacted by recent flood events. Carl Belt, Inc. was awarded the contract for $115,000 to perform the necessary restoration and maintenance work. The emergency procurement was posted and due on June 8, 2025, indicating an immediate need for infrastructure repair and flood mitigation. The scope of work appears to focus on restoring water flow and preventing further environmental damage by clearing and reopening culverts that were obstructed or damaged during the flooding incident.

While the notice does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or vendor restrictions, the emergency nature of the procurement suggests a streamlined selection process prioritizing rapid response and local infrastructure recovery. The contract was awarded directly to Carl Belt, Inc., which implies the company was selected based on its demonstrated capacity to quickly address emergency infrastructure needs in Allegany County. The total contract value of $115,000 represents the budgeted amount for the culvert cleaning and opening project. No additional details were provided regarding potential subcontractor requirements, disadvantaged business enterprise participation, or alternative vendor qualifications. The procurement appears to be a targeted, time-sensitive intervention to mitigate flood-related infrastructure damage in the George's Creek area.