Piezometer Automation at WSSC Water Dams

The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission of Maryland (WSSC Water) is soliciting sealed responses for the installation of Automated Data Acquisition Systems (ADAS) on twenty-nine existing piezometers across three dams: T. Howard Duckett Dam (4), Brighton Dam (6), and Little Seneca Dam (19). The selected contractor must furnish and install all necessary equipment and materials in accordance with construction drawings and manufacturer requirements, while adhering to WSSC Water Standard Specifications. Key deliverables include a site-specific safe work plan, technical documentation such as shop drawings and certifications, and weekly inspection reports for the Little Seneca Dam to ensure regulatory compliance. Responses must be submitted via the WSSC eProcurement Portal by November 24, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Evaluation is based on performance capability, responsibility, and adherence to Good Faith Efforts (GFE) for minority and small local business participation, requiring a minimum of 90 out of 125 points to avoid being deemed non-responsive. The contract requires comprehensive bonding, including performance, labor and material payment, and maintenance bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price. Additionally, the project mandates compliance with the Maryland Buy American Steel Act, prevailing wage determinations for Prince George's County, and ADA regulations. Due to the nature of the work, security clearance is required to access sensitive plans and drawings.