Opportunity

Howard County Office of Procurement PlanetBids #IFB 2027-06

On-Call Control Systems Engineering Services for Water Reclamation Plant

Posted

July 29, 2026

Respond By

September 16, 2026

Identifier

IFB 2027-06

NAICS

541330, 541690, 238210

Howard County, Maryland is seeking on-call control systems engineering and integration services for its water and sewer facilities, with a primary focus on the Little Patuxent Water Reclamation Plant (LPWRP). - Government Buyer: - Howard County, Maryland, Office of Procurement and Contract Administration - OEMs Highlighted: - Foxboro (DCS systems) - Rockwell Automation/Allen Bradley (PCS systems) - Vendors/Service Providers: - Multiple firms may be selected for on-call assignments - Products/Services Requested: - Design, fabrication, configuration, programming, testing, startup, and implementation of electrical instrumentation and control systems - Labor categories required: - Project Manager (min. 10 years' experience in water/wastewater control systems integration) - Project Engineer (min. 10 years' experience, Maryland PE required) - Lead Programmer (min. 10 years' experience with DCS/PCS) - Foreman/Field Supervisor (min. 5 years' supervisory experience) - Instrumentation Technician (min. 2 years' experience) - Helper (trained in material handling and basic electrical tasks) - Master Electrician (min. 10 years' experience, Maryland license required) - Mark-up line items for materials (max 10%), subcontractors (max 15%), and bonds (max 2%) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Experience with Foxboro DCS and Rockwell Automation/Allen Bradley PCS systems is emphasized - 15% Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) subcontracting goal for contracts $50,000+ - Compliance with Howard County's living wage ordinance - Contract duration: 1 year with up to 4 one-year renewal options - SHA Cost Group 'A' classification - Multiple firms may be awarded contracts

Description

Howard County is soliciting bids for on-call Control Systems Integrator (CSI) projects primarily at the Little Patuxent Water Reclamation Plant in Savage, Maryland. The work includes design, fabrication, configuration, programming, testing, startup, and implementation of electrical instrumentation and control systems. The projects will be assigned as needed and fall under SHA Cost Group A. A pre-bid conference will be held virtually on August 13, 2026, and bids are due by September 16, 2026.

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