Opportunity
Howard County Office of Procurement PlanetBids #IFB 2026-33
Howard County, MD Solicits Stormwater Quality Inlet Cleaning Services
Posted
April 15, 2026
Respond By
May 20, 2026
Identifier
IFB 2026-33
NAICS
562998
Howard County, Maryland is seeking qualified contractors to provide stormwater quality inlet cleaning services across various county locations. - Government Buyer: - Howard County, Maryland, Office of Procurement and Contract Administration (Department of Public Works, Bureau of Highways) - Scope of Work: - On-call cleaning of stormwater inlets, including: - Pumping out water and sediment - Spraying inlet surfaces - Legal disposal of waste at county-approved, permitted sites - Estimated annual quantities: - 4,400 cubic feet of sludge removal - 5,400 cubic feet of water removal - Contractor Requirements: - Minimum seven years of experience in stormwater inlet cleaning - Must provide a list of equipment, including vacuum trucks with at least 5 cubic yards debris capacity and 500 gallons water tank capacity - Compliance with all safety and legal requirements - 15% Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) subcontracting goal for contracts $50,000 or more - Compliance with Howard County Living Wage legislation - Work hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (unless otherwise approved) - Locations: - Services to be performed at multiple addresses throughout Columbia, MD, including public facilities such as Savage Branch Library, Southern Safety Complex, and Fire Station #2 - No specific OEMs or vendors are mandated; open to all qualified bidders - Contract Structure: - One-year base period with five one-year renewal options - Annual contract, renewable at the County's discretion
Description
Howard County, Maryland is soliciting bids for stormwater quality inlet cleaning services. The contract is for one year with five one-year renewal options and involves cleaning stormwater inlets by pumping out water and sediment, spraying surfaces, and disposing of waste at permitted sites. Contractors must have at least seven years of experience and provide equipment meeting specified standards. The contract includes safety requirements, verification of work, and payment terms. Bids are due by May 20, 2026.