W. C. 1463 Urgent Need Water Infrastructure Rehabilitation and Improvements Phase III-FY27

The City of Baltimore Department of Public Works is requesting sealed bids for Water Contract No. 1463, urgent water infrastructure rehabilitation and improvements in Phase III for Fiscal Year 2027, with bids due October 7, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and public opening at noon the same day. All contractors must hold prequalification by the City of Baltimore Contractors Qualification Committee under Category B02551 (Water Mains) within the cost qualification range of $5,000,000.01 to $10,000,000.00 — a mandatory eligibility gate. The contract carries an MBE goal of 12 percent and a WBE goal of 5 percent. Joint ventures must provide documentation establishing the venture with their bid.

The scope encompasses water main repairs and replacement, including ductile iron pipe, valves, fittings, and appurtenances; water service renewal; meter settings and vault installation; fire hydrant replacement; sidewalk restoration; curb and gutter work; roadway paving; and sedimentation and erosion control measures. A pre-bidding information session will be held via Microsoft Teams on September 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Contract documents are available for examination beginning September 18, 2026 at Contract Administration, 4 South Frederick Street, Baltimore, Maryland and may be purchased for a non-refundable fee of $100.00. Sealed bids in duplicate must be submitted to the Office of the Comptroller, Room 204, City Hall, Baltimore, Maryland. For bid document purchases and examinations, contact Contract Administrator L. Walston at lwalston@baltimorecity.gov or dpwbidopportunities@baltimorecity.gov to schedule a time. Prequalification inquiries should be directed to the Contractors Qualification Committee at (410) 396-6883 or the Office of Business Compliance, 4 South Frederick Street, 4th Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21202.