Opportunity
Howard County Office of Procurement PlanetBids #2027-06
Howard County On-Call Control Systems Engineering Services for Water & Sewer Facilities (Foxboro, Rockwell/Allen Bradley Focus)
Posted
July 29, 2026
Respond By
September 16, 2026
Identifier
2027-06
NAICS
541330
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: No specific vendors named; open to qualified firms with relevant experience - Products/Services Requested: - On-call engineering, design, fabrication, configuration, programming, testing, startup, and implementation of electrical instrumentation and control systems - Labor categories include: Project Manager, Project Engineer, Lead Programmer, Foreman/Field Supervisor, Instrumentation Technician, Helper, Master Electrician - Mark-up rates for materials, subcontractors, and bonds - Notable Requirements: - Experience with Foxboro DCS and Rockwell Automation/Allen Bradley PCS is required - Minimum experience and licensing requirements for key personnel (e.g., Maryland Professional Engineer, Maryland Master Electrician) - Living wage and Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) subcontracting goals apply - Contract is for one year with up to four one-year renewal options
Description
Howard County seeks to procure services from one or more firms to perform on-call Control Systems Integrator projects for the County's water and sewer facilities, primarily at the Little Patuxent Water Reclamation Plant in Savage, Maryland. The scope includes design, fabrication, configuration, programming, testing, startup, and full implementation of electrical instrumentation and control systems. The projects will be assigned as needed and are part of SHA Cost Group A. Bidders must submit proposals electronically and attend a pre-bid meeting scheduled for August 13, 2026.