Regional Water Supply Resiliency Project ("Secure the Source Project") - NDA Requirement

The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission is seeking qualified consultants to perform a preliminary engineering study and 35 percent design for the Regional Water Supply Resiliency Project, also known as the Secure the Source Project, aimed at establishing a secondary water source to supplement the Potomac River supply and enhance regional water security. The work must align with Section 203 of the 1986 Water Resources Development Act, as amended by the 2014 Water Resources Reform and Development Act, which allows non-federal agencies to conduct planning and design efforts for eventual federal authorization and funding. Proposals must be submitted through the WSSC eProcurement Portal prior to the October 5, 2026 deadline, and late submissions will not be considered. The project is under the oversight of WSSC’s Engineering & Construction Department with primary point of contact Thomas Hilton and secondary contact Wilma Foster, both reachable via provided email and phone numbers. All responses must be submitted electronically via the specified portal, and no paper or alternative submissions will be accepted. The project is intended to support future federal authorization by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Congress through a subsequent WRDA bill, making the quality and compliance of the preliminary engineering and design phases critical. The solicitation number is 2026-70020, posted on August 10, 2026, and the place of performance is in Maryland, specifically coordinated through the Laurel, MD office. While no specific set-aside or NAICS code is listed, the opportunity is open to qualified firms seeking to contribute to regional infrastructure resilience in water supply systems.