Phase 2 Sludge Pumping Station Upgrades (RAS/WAS)

The City of Bowie, Maryland, is soliciting bids from qualified contractors for Phase 2 of the sludge pumping station upgrades at the City Wastewater Treatment Plant. The project involves the replacement of Return Activated Sludge (RAS) pump 1 and Waste Activated Sludge (WAS) pumps 1 and 2, along with associated piping, valves, fittings, and electrical components, including starter buckets within the new station motor control center. The scope also includes the removal and disposal of all construction debris at licensed sites. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a required completion time of 550 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed until substantial completion. Bidders must submit electronic proposals via the Bid Locker platform by September 14, 2026, and must include a bid security of five percent of the bid amount. Required documentation includes a bid certification form, an affidavit of public contracting eligibility, a contractor responsibility questionnaire, and an experience modification rate form. The contractor is required to provide performance and payment bonds and must adhere to strict quality standards, including certifications for concrete and steel fabrication. Payment is based on monthly estimates using AIA G702 formats, with a five percent retainage held until final project acceptance. All work must be performed between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding city holidays.