Metro Charles Center Dewatering Discharge Pipe Replacement [Contract No. T-1561-0150]

This Invitation for Bid (IFB) seeks a qualified contractor to demolish the existing fiberglass storm‑water piping system at the Metro Charles Center dewatering pumping station and install a new ductile‑iron storm‑water discharge system. The work includes removal of horizontal fiberglass pipe, replacement with ductile‑iron pipe, installation of new valves, a water‑hammer arrestor, and tie‑ins to existing temporary pump connections. The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price, federally funded project valued between $500,000 and $1,000,000, with a performance period of 315 calendar days from notice to proceed. Bidders must submit a non‑disclosure agreement, attend (or acknowledge) a virtual pre‑bid conference, and may attend an optional site visit. All bids are to be submitted electronically via eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) by October 23, 2026. • Demolition of existing fiberglass storm‑water pipe at Charles Center station. • Installation of new ductile‑iron pipe, valves, water‑hammer arrestor, and tie‑ins. • Firm‑fixed‑price contract, estimated $500‑$1,000 K. • 315‑day performance window (including 10‑day shutdown period). • Mandatory NDA; pre‑bid conference (Sept 17) and optional site visit (Sept 18). • Submission through eMMA; bid bond of 5 % required for contracts > $100 K. • Federal funding (CFDA 20.507); no DBE or SBE goals.