20127 SX0 Jennifer Branch Relief Sewer Consent Decree

The Baltimore County Government is soliciting bids for the Jennifer Branch Relief Sewer Consent Decree project, identified as solicitation 20127 SX0. This water and sewer utilities contract involves the installation of 36-inch and 48-inch steel piping via bore and jack or microtunneling, as well as the installation of sanitary heavy watertight frames, covers, and drop connections. The scope of work also includes site restoration, reforestation, and the use of graded aggregate base and soil reinforcement fabric. The project is located in Baltimore County, Maryland, and includes a Minority Business Enterprise goal of 25 percent. Technical qualifications are stringent, requiring contractors or subcontractors performing microtunneling to document at least ten years of experience with projects of similar size and scope. All work must comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1926, ANSI A10.16-1995, and Maryland state and local regulations. Specific technical standards include AWWA C200 and ASTM A1097 for casing pipes, and ANSI/AWS D1.1 for welder qualifications, which must be certified within six months of starting work. The contract mandates strict alignment tolerances within one inch of contract drawings and requires a Manufacturer’s Certificate of Compliance before material delivery. Blasting is prohibited without prior approval from the Engineer, and vibration monitoring must be managed by an independent consultant to ensure peak particle velocity does not exceed 0.5 inches per second. Responses are due by November 5, 2026, at 3:30 PM.