Stormwater Management, Drainage, and Remediation Services for Maryland Metropolitan Districts

The Maryland Environmental Service is requesting proposals for stormwater remediation, stormwater management, and dam rehabilitation services for government entities across Maryland's Central Region (Frederick, Carroll, Howard, Montgomery, Prince Georges, Charles, St. Mary's, Calvert, Anne Arundel, Baltimore County, Baltimore City, and Harford Counties), with proposals due September 24, 2026, and a pre-proposal conference on September 3, 2026. A minimum of 17 percent MBE subcontractor participation is required for the overall contract dollar amount, and MES intends to make up to two awards.

Scope includes clearing, grading, landscaping, structural repairs to stormwater management facilities and storm drain systems, outfall structures, embankments, stream stabilization, and sediment and erosion control installation and maintenance. Work will be assigned via task orders on an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity basis.

The initial contract term is two years from Notice to Proceed, with options to extend for two additional one-year terms. The budget is not to exceed $2 million for the initial two-year period and up to $1 million for each subsequent one-year extension, with an aggregate total not to exceed $4 million. Compensation is cost-reimbursable based on approved hourly rate schedules for personnel; overtime may be billed at time and a half beyond 40 hours per week with prior MES authorization.

Evaluation weighting is related previous work experience (30 points), past performance (30 points), qualifications of key staff (20 points), MBE participation (10 points), references (5 points), and quality of proposal (5 points). Contractors must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance with $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate limits, plus Vehicle Liability Insurance with $500,000 per occurrence and $1 million aggregate limits. Written questions are due September 17, 2026, at 1:00 PM. Contractors must submit detailed health and safety programs, confined space procedures, and monthly MBE compliance reports.