Howard County Office of Procurement PlanetBids #2026-30

Howard County Solicits Construction Services for Grit Facility Replacement at Little Patuxent Water Reclamation Plant

Howard County, Maryland is seeking qualified contractors to provide comprehensive construction services for the replacement of the grit removal facility at the Little Patuxent Water Reclamation Plant (LPWRP). - Project Scope: - Demolition and site work at the existing grit facility - Installation of new process and mechanical equipment, including: - Grit pumps and motors - Grit washer systems (cyclones, stirrers, washers, screw conveyors) - Grit storage bin systems - Slide gates and supports - HVAC systems - Electrical, instrumentation, and control systems - Fire alarm systems - Material removal system (monorail, gantry crane) - Fiberglass doors and frames, glazed aluminum curtain walls, unit skylights, and door hardware - High performance coatings and identification devices - Structural repairs to grit removal basins and cover slabs - Temporary bypass systems and maintenance of plant operations during construction - Testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB) for HVAC systems - Manufacturer’s field services and training for Owner’s personnel - Requirements and Compliance: - Bidders must have at least 10 years of experience in municipal water/wastewater projects - Compliance with the Rainforest Protection Act for wood products (prohibiting certain tropical hardwoods unless sustainably sourced) - Living wage and equal business opportunity participation required - Submission of a 5% bid bond or certified check - Liquidated damages of $500 per day for delays - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; products must meet detailed technical and performance specifications - Place of performance is the Little Patuxent Water Reclamation Plant in Columbia, Maryland

Description

Howard County is seeking construction services to replace major process and mechanical equipment, including Motor Control Center (MCC-14), at the grit removal facility of the Little Patuxent Water Reclamation Plant. The project scope includes demolition, site work, installation of new equipment, electrical and instrumentation controls, temporary bypass, maintenance of plant operations, and various architectural, structural, and mechanical improvements. Bidders must submit an electronic bid bond or certified check for 5% of the total bid. The project duration is 720 calendar days with liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day.

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