This solicitation seeks a pre‑qualified contractor to execute Phase 1 solid upgrades at the 15 MGD Ballenger McKinney Wastewater Treatment Plant in Frederick County, Maryland. The work includes demolition of existing structures, construction of new dewatering, lime silo, sludge storage and pumping facilities, odor control systems, and associated site‑work, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and controls. The contract requires a minimum $30 M bond, extensive insurance coverage, and a performance period of 960 calendar days from notice‑to‑proceed. Bids are due November 2, 2026, with construction slated to begin Fall 2027 and complete Summer 2030.
• Demolition of Dewatering Building, Primary & Secondary Sludge Tanks, and Pumping Station
• New construction: Dewatering Building, Lime Silo, Sludge Pump & Blower Building, Primary & Secondary Sludge Tanks, Foreign Sludge Screen, odor‑control systems, storage shed, and related site work
• Required bond: $30 M; insurance limits: $2‑3 M general liability, $1 M auto, $1 M workers’ comp, $1 M pollution liability, plus builders risk
• Project duration: 960 days (≈2.6 years)
• Bid deadline: 4:00 pm, 2 Nov 2026; award expected Fall 2027
• Primary contact: Laura Schug, Buyer (301) 471‑5057,
[email protected]