Wheatley Dam Dredging Services

Wheatley Dam, constructed in 1968 and located within Gilbert Run County Park near Charlotte Hall, Maryland, serves primarily for flood control and recreational activities. Charles County is initiating a retrofitting project focused on repairing and enhancing the dam’s embankment and spillway over a two-year period. A key component of this effort involves dredging the reservoir to manage sediment accumulation, which has not been dredged before to the County’s knowledge. The initial dredging will be guided by sedimentation data from a bathymetric survey, targeting designated areas while minimizing disturbance to nearby riparian wetlands. The County aims to establish a maintenance dredging schedule to preserve the reservoir’s long-term functionality, though the exact number of future dredging events has not yet been determined. The solicitation for Wheatley Dam Dredging Services (Solicitation Number 26-027) was posted by Maryland’s Department of Public Works, Environmental Resources division, with a response deadline set for late February 2026. Contractors responding to the bid must be prepared to conduct dredging activities in compliance with environmental considerations and coordinate with County officials. The contract documents include standard provisions for performance and labor bonds to ensure fulfillment of work obligations and payment for labor and materials. The procurement process is facilitated through an open government portal, with designated points of contact available for clarifications, emphasizing careful adherence to technical specifications and regulatory requirements for this significant infrastructure maintenance and environmental preservation project.