Northeast River Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility - UV Replacement

The contract involves Cecil County, Maryland, inviting qualified vendors to bid on the Northeast River Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility UV Replacement project, with bids due by September 8, 2025. The scope includes replacing the existing UV disinfection system, demolition of old equipment, installation of new UV reactors, associated piping, instrumentation, and sludge dewatering, all within a maximum duration of 365 days from the notice to proceed. The project is estimated to cost between two to five million dollars, with the work performed at the county’s wastewater treatment site in Cecil County. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically via the OpenGov Procurement Portal, including all required forms, certifications, and bid bonds or certified checks, with the latter to be delivered in hard copy. The process emphasizes compliance with detailed technical specifications, referenced standards, and safety and quality assurance protocols, including coordination for inspections and testing. The procurement process is based on a lowest responsive and responsible bid evaluation, considering bid responsiveness, bidder responsibility, experience, references, and price, with no explicit weighting or alternative evaluation criteria. The contract stipulates strict adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, with provisions for change orders, contingency items, and contingency bid items at the county’s discretion. Payment terms include progress payments, final acceptance, and retention, with detailed procedures for invoicing, documentation, and record-keeping. Special contractual clauses address site security, key personnel qualifications, conflict of interest disclosures, local and non-resident bidder requirements, and insurance obligations. The contract also incorporates detailed provisions for packaging, labeling, storage, and handling of materials and equipment, as well as inspection, testing, and acceptance criteria, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and quality standards throughout project execution.