Repair Winding Brook Sanitary Sewer

Cecil County, Maryland is requesting bids on replacement of a portion of the Winding Brook Sanitary Sewer system in Elkton with new 8-inch PVC gravity sewer lines and maintenance access improvements under IFB, with bids due August 27, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. electronically via the Cecil County OpenGov eProcurement Portal. A mandatory virtual pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., followed by optional site visits at 1 Maple Court, Elkton at 11:30 a.m. the same day.

The project scope encompasses replacement of gravity sanitary sewer infrastructure within the Winding Brook Subdivision and provision of maintenance access for portions of the system. All work must comply with Cecil County Department of Public Works Code and Standard Specifications, Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration specifications, and applicable federal, state, and local laws. The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, delivery, equipment, permits, and licenses. General Liability Insurance with a minimum $2 million annual aggregate, Automobile Liability Insurance of $1 million combined single limit, and Workers' Compensation Insurance with statutory coverage are required. A one-year warranty obligating the contractor to correct defects at no additional cost applies.

The contract term is 120 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with continuous work on all acceptable working days. Liquidated damages of $1,000 per workday apply for delays beyond the 120-day completion period. A bid bond or certified check equal to five percent of the total base bid amount is required. If the bid amount exceeds $100,000, a Contract Payment and Performance Bond equal to 100 percent of the contract amount is mandatory. Bid pricing must remain firm for 180 days from bid opening. Bids will be awarded within 180 days of opening to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Questions are due August 20, 2026.