RFP #WW 26-11 Fairlee WTP Actuator Valves and Piping Replacement

The County Commissioners of Kent County, Maryland is soliciting proposals through RFP #WW 26-11 for construction services at the Fairlee Water Treatment Plant located at 1 Water Tower Road, Chestertown, MD 21620. This procurement seeks qualified construction firms with demonstrated expertise in wastewater treatment facilities equipment repair and replacement to execute a comprehensive valve and piping replacement project. The scope of work includes replacing twelve pneumatically actuated butterfly valves with electrically actuated butterfly valves, replacing eight manually operated butterfly valves, and replacing one backwash flow meter. Additionally, the contractor must replace ductile iron piping and fittings identified as being in poor condition, along with all necessary demolition work related to the removal and disposal of existing valves, piping, and assorted supports. Proposals are being requested in accordance with Chapter 49 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Kent County (CPLL). The RFP was posted on April 7, 2026, with a proposal due date of May 7, 2026.

No specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor information is detailed in the available procurement documentation. Similarly, no evaluation criteria beyond contractor qualifications in wastewater treatment facilities equipment repair and replacement, no budget range or award value, and no information regarding existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements have been provided in this solicitation summary. Interested firms should review the complete RFP documentation for comprehensive instructions on proposal submission, evaluation methodology, and all contractual requirements applicable to this project.