Southwest Quadrant Regional Force Main

The Town of La Plata, Maryland is requesting bids on the Southwest Quadrant Regional Force Main sewer improvement project, with bids due October 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM at La Plata Town Hall.

The scope is installation of approximately 4,229 linear feet of 10-inch HDPE DR 11 force main piping with valves, fittings, two air-release-valve vaults, and one blow-off vault. Approximately 1,849 linear feet of the force main (Station 23+80.57 to Station 42+29.1) must be installed via directional drilling. Work includes connecting the new force main to an existing 8-inch force main at Station 0+00 and to an existing manhole (MH-100). Bidders must be authorized to conduct business in Maryland and hold applicable contractor licensing.

The contract operates on a unit-price basis with base bid and contingent items. Substantial completion is required within 180 calendar days and final completion within 210 calendar days from contract commencement. Monthly progress payments are made at 90 percent of completed work value with 10 percent retainage through substantial completion; final payment follows project acceptance. Liquidated damages are assessed at $150 per day for delays beyond either completion deadline. Bidders must submit a bid bond equal to 5 percent of the maximum bid price and qualifications statements demonstrating financial stability, safety performance, insurance coverage, and relevant construction experience.

The engineer of record is McCrone, Annapolis, Maryland. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference was held October 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM at Wills Memorial Park Building in La Plata; site visits are available by coordination with the Town's Wastewater Superintendent. The project is funded by the Town of La Plata from its own funds.