Stormwater Management Construction for Cell 7; Newland Park Landfill

The Wicomico County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division, has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) 2025-IFB-089 for the Stormwater Management Construction related to the development of Cell 7 at the Newland Park Sanitary Landfill. The solicitation, posted on December 11, 2025, seeks qualified contractors to perform construction and construction management services that fully comply with the project plans prepared by EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., along with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. Bidders are required to submit their proposals electronically by January 15, 2026, through the county’s e-Procurement Portal. The contract requires the vendor to provide all labor, materials, equipment, permits, inspections, and reporting necessary to complete the stormwater management improvements by June 1, 2026. Emphasis is placed on vendor responsibility, including proven ability, reputation, compliance with laws, insurance coverage, and past performance, in addition to price reasonableness. Minority vendors are encouraged to participate, although no set-aside is specified. The contract is governed by the Wicomico County Maryland Standard Terms and Conditions (Revision 2.8.2023), which address amendments, force majeure, indemnification, insurance requirements, nondiscrimination, and prohibition of contingent fees. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage including general liability, professional liability, automobile liability, and workers’ compensation, with the County named as an additional insured. The awarded vendor is responsible for obtaining all permits and licenses required for execution. Deliverables such as all documents, designs, and intellectual property created under the contract become the exclusive property of the County. Inspection and acceptance will occur primarily at the project site or approved storage location, with the County retaining the right to reject non-conforming work. Bidders must submit required documents including a Certificate of Good Standing from the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation, a Bid Bond, affidavits of qualification and non-collusion, and references. Payment will be made within 30 days of accepted work completion, with invoicing utilizing AIA Document G702. The County reserves the right to award based on overall responsibility, responsiveness, and price considerations, reflecting a best-value rather than lowest-price-only approach.