Ballenger McKinney WWTP Phase 1 Solid Upgrades

Frederick County, Maryland, has issued solicitation 27-198-CP for the Ballenger McKinney Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 1 Solid Upgrades. This project involves extensive demolition and construction at a 15 MGD capacity facility, including the removal of the existing dewatering building, primary and secondary sludge storage tanks, and the secondary sludge pumping station. New construction will include a dewatering building, lime silo, sludge pump and blower building, one primary sludge storage tank, two secondary sludge storage tanks, a foreign sludge screen, odor control systems, and a storage shed, along with all associated site work, piping, and electrical and instrumentation controls. The project duration is 960 calendar days from the notice to proceed, with construction expected to commence in fall 2027 and reach completion by summer 2030. To participate, contractors must undergo a mandatory prequalification process by submitting a completed Prequalification Questionnaire by November 2, 2026. Minimum qualifications include a bonding capacity of at least 30,000,000 dollars and a demonstrated history of completing similar projects on schedule and within budget. Strict insurance requirements apply, including Commercial General Liability with a 2,000,000 dollar per occurrence limit, Auto Liability of 1,000,000 dollars, and Pollution Liability of 1,000,000 dollars. All policies must be issued by carriers with an A.M. Best rating of A- or better and a financial size classification of VI or higher. Frederick County serves as the sole judge for prequalification, though prequalification does not guarantee a final determination of bidder responsibility.