W. C. 1456-Lead Pipe Inspection and Replacement

The City of Baltimore Department of Public Works is requesting sealed bids for lead service line inspection and replacement under Water Contract No. 1456, with bids due November 4, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and public opening at noon. All bidders must be prequalified by the City of Baltimore Contractors Qualification Committee under Prequalification Category B02551 (Water Mains) with a cost qualification range of $2,000,000.01 to $3,000,000.00 — a mandatory filter for eligibility.

The scope encompasses lead service line replacement on curb, sidewalk, street, and grass areas across multiple pipe sizes, and buried pipe inspection for lead identification. The contractor must mobilize multiple work crews with necessary equipment as designated by the Engineer. MBE/DBE participation goals of 22 percent and WBE/DBE participation goals of 16 percent apply. Joint ventures must submit documentation establishing the venture with their bids for verification.

Funding is provided through the Maryland State Revolving Fund. Contract documents are available for examination at Contract Administration, 4 South Frederick Street (3rd floor), Baltimore, Maryland 21202, beginning October 9, 2026, and may be purchased for a non-refundable $100 fee. Vendors must email the Contract Administrator at lwalston@baltimorecity.gov and dpwbidopportunities@baltimorecity.gov to schedule examination or purchase times. A pre-bidding information session will be held via Microsoft Teams on October 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. (Meeting ID: 243 086 520 182 950, Passcode: GQ6cv3HR; phone conference ID: 704 702 734#, +1 667-228-6519). Prequalification inquiries should be directed to (410) 396-6883 or the Office of Business Compliance at 4 South Frederick Street, 4th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202. Bids must be submitted in duplicate to the Office of the Comptroller, Room 204, City Hall, Baltimore, Maryland.