Westminster, Abbey, and Upshur Stormwater Management Upgrades

The Town of Berlin, Maryland is requesting sealed bids for stormwater management upgrades along Westminster Drive, Abbey Lane, and Upshur Lane, with bids due August 26, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. EDT. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Berlin Police Station, 129 Decatur Street.

The scope encompasses complete demolition, construction, and testing of stormwater management improvements, including furnishing all labor, materials, transportation, tools, supplies, equipment, stormwater bypass equipment, and appurtenances necessary for satisfactory in-place completion. The contractor must obtain and pay for all required permits and submit an itemized construction schedule outlining activities from notice to proceed through project completion.

The successful bidder will be determined as the lowest qualified, responsible, and responsive bidder. Bid security of five percent of the maximum bid price must accompany all submissions in the form of a certified or bank check or bid bond. Performance and payment bonds are required per Article 6 of the Standard General Conditions. Liquidated damages are set at one thousand dollars per day. Contract time for substantial and final completion is to be indicated in the Bid Form and Agreement.

The contract incorporates EJCDC C-700 Standard General Conditions of the Construction Contract (2018 Edition). Sealed hard copy and electronic bids are accepted; electronic submissions are directed to mbohlen@berlinmd.gov, kdaub@berlinmd.gov, and info@berlinmd.gov. Bid documents are available electronically on the Town of Berlin website; hard copies are not available. The Notice of Award will be issued within thirty days of bid opening. Inquiries shall be directed to Steven Lemasters, P.E., Project Manager at EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC, at 410-641-5341 or kdaub@berlinmd.gov.