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Sealed bids for the Mystic Harbour WWTP Biosolids Upgrade will be received on behalf of Worcester County (Owner) at their offices located at 1 West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, no later than 2:00 P.M. (EST) on December 3, 2026. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.
Mystic Harbour WWTP Biosolids Upgrade
Contract Duration: 450 Calendar Days
The Mystic Harbour WWTP Biosolids Upgrade Project generally consists of, but is not limited to, the construction and installation of Primary Screening improvements including replacement of the existing Primary Screens and Compactors; installation of two (2) new Sludge Holding Tanks; a Mechanical Dewatering System; Sludge Transfer Pumps; Sludge Mixing Blowers; and a new CMU Dewatering Building to house the associated equipment. The Work also includes rehabilitation and extension of the existing Sludge Drying Beds and Greenhouses; construction of two (2) new Sludge Drying Beds and Greenhouses; site work; yard piping; associated demolition; miscellaneous structures; water quality monitoring and analytical instrumentation; and installation, integration, and programming of new equipment and systems into the existing SCADA system. The Work also includes the rehabilitation/modification of an existing building into a Storage Building.
The work also includes all requirements to provide fully finished and operable facilities including miscellaneous items and operations as shall be indicated, shown, specified or required to complete the work in strict conformity with the Contract Documents. The work also includes all specified, indicated and shown mechanical and electrical equipment, appliances, appurtenances, furnishings, instrumentation and controls, accessories, tests and sundry parts and material as shall be necessary and required for a completely operable installation satisfactory to the Engineer. The Contractor shall provide all plant, labor, equipment, tools, appliances, materials and incidentals and shall perform all operations required to completely finish all the work in the manner approved by the Engineer.
This project is funded through Maryland Water Quality Revolving Loan Fund (SRF) and EPA Congressional Grant. All requirements of MDE’s funding insert will apply.
Bid Documents for the above referenced project may be obtained from the Worcester County Commissioner’s Office by either emailing the Procurement Officer at purchasing@worcestermd.gov , by calling 410-632-1194 during normal business hours, or via the County’s Bids page on the County’s website. Vendors are responsible for checking this website for addenda prior to submitting their bids. Worcester County is not responsible for the content of any Bid Document received through any third-party bid service. It is the sole responsibility of the vendor to ensure the completeness and accuracy of their Completed Bid Documents.
A pre-bid conference will be held at 2:00 P.M. local time on November 16, 2026, at 1000 Shore Lane, Berlin, MD 21811 @ Ocean Pines Wastewater OPS Building Classroom to allow Contractors an opportunity to obtain information on the project from the Consulting Engineer and the Owner. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is not mandatory. A site visit will be held immediately following the meeting.
Contractors having questions concerning the bid should submit them in writing via email to the Worcester County Procurement Officer, Edward Welch at eawelch@worcestermd.gov no later than noon on November 24, 2026. Questions shall include the project name (Mystic Harbour WWTP Biosolids Upgrade) in the subject heading.
Each bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond payable to the Owner for five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid. Performance and Payment Bonds in the amount of 100% of the Contract Price are required when the Agreement is executed.
Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wage Rates and Regulations will apply to this project as well as requirements for Build America Buy America (BABA). If Bidder intends to let any subcontracts for a portion of the work, Bidder shall take affirmative steps to assure that Disadvantaged Businesses are used when possible as sources of supplies, equipment, construction, and services.
For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.