2026-03 Watershed Management Planning Services

Baltimore County is seeking qualified engineering firms to provide comprehensive watershed management planning services. The work supports the County’s NPDES MS4 Phase I permit obligations and includes developing new and updating existing Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) implementation plans, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, data analysis, GIS product creation, stakeholder engagement, and adaptive‑management scheduling. The contract will be awarded on an on‑call basis to multiple consultants; the initial term is three years with up to five one‑year renewals, and the total anticipated spend for all awards is approximately $458,000. Firms must submit a full RFQ package (SF‑255) by 2 PM EDT on 25 Sep 2026, provide three references (due 9 Oct 2026), and demonstrate a minimum 20 % MBE/WBE participation. Key evaluation criteria include references, personnel qualifications, relevant project experience (new TMDL plans, revised TMDL plans, GIS services), and the proposed project approach. • Scope: develop/ revise TMDL plans, conduct hydrologic‑hydraulic modeling, compile and analyze water‑quality data, produce GIS maps and web apps, perform environmental‑justice analysis, and facilitate stakeholder meetings. • Deliverables: technical reports, GIS data sets, web‑based story maps, adaptive‑management tables, and implementation schedules. • Contract value: approx. $458 k total for all selected firms; individual awards expected in the $100‑$200 k range per firm. • Duration: 3‑year base term, possible extensions to 8 years. • Mandatory MBE/WBE 20 % participation. • Submission: electronic to [email protected]; questions due 11 Sep 2026.