Fruitland Sewer Extension Preliminary Engineering Report

The County of Wicomico, Maryland is seeking a qualified engineering firm to prepare a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) for the Fruitland Sewer Extension. The PER must evaluate seven focus areas, assess alternatives, provide life‑cycle cost analysis, conceptual schematics, and an annual operating budget, while coordinating with the City of Fruitland’s sewer system. The contract is a lump‑sum award, with a project completion deadline of December 31 2027. Vendors must be licensed in Maryland, submit a full proposal package through the e‑procurement portal, and meet a series of qualification, experience, and insurance requirements. • Scope: Prepare a PER that documents need, alternatives, cost estimates, schematics, and downstream infrastructure upgrades for the Fruitland sewer extension. • Deliverables: Written PER, cost analysis, conceptual designs, identification of required pumping stations/upgrades, and coordination with City of Fruitland. • Timeline: Pre‑proposal meeting Oct 27 2026 (non‑mandatory); questions due Nov 11 2026; proposal due Dec 2 2026; final report due Dec 31 2027. • Budget: Lump‑sum fee covering all labor, materials, and expenses; payment within 30 days of invoice after acceptance. • Evaluation: Technical expertise (35 %), price/value (25 %), capacity (15 %), team experience (15 %), prior County work (10 %). • Mandatory requirements: Maryland business good standing, licensing, insurance, and completion of required affidavits.