WWTP Sludge Pad Replacement

The City of Bowie, Maryland, is soliciting bids for the removal and replacement of the existing concrete sludge pad at the Public Works Department Wastewater Treatment Plant located at 16550 Annapolis Road. The project, identified as C27_010, requires the demolition of the current pad and the installation of a new 4,000 psi reinforced concrete slab measuring approximately 81 feet 1.5 inches by 80 feet with a nominal thickness of 8 inches. Key technical requirements include a compacted CR-6 stone base, #4 reinforcing bars spaced 24 inches on center, and a durable, slip-resistant finish. The pad must be sloped from the edges to the centerline to ensure proper drainage. The contract features a strict performance timeline, requiring substantial completion within 7 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with work hours restricted to 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Thursday through Wednesday. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically via Bid Locker by November 5, 2026, following a mandatory pre-bid meeting on October 15, 2026. The award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Required submission documents include a 5% bid bond, bid certification, EEO and drug-free workplace certifications, an affidavit of public contracting eligibility, a contractor responsibility questionnaire, a reference list, and an Experience Modification Rate form with OSHA 300 logs. Upon award, the contractor must provide performance and payment bonds and submit a safety plan within 10 days of the Notice to Proceed. Payment is based on an approved schedule of values in AIA format, with a 5% retainage withheld from each estimate until the project is 95% complete, and the final 5% released upon final acceptance. The contractor is responsible for adhering to ACI recommendations for concrete curing and complying with all OSHA and MOSH safety regulations.