Opportunity
Richmond City Pblc Schools Opengov #27-198-CP
Contractor Prequalification for Ballenger McKinney WWTP Solids Upgrades
Posted
October 01, 2026
Respond By
November 02, 2026
Identifier
27-198-CP
NAICS
237110, 236210, 237990
Frederick County is prequalifying contractors for major solids-handling upgrades at the Ballenger McKinney wastewater treatment plant. - Government buyer: Frederick County, Maryland — Office of Procurement & Contracting; the attachment identifies Laura Schug. - Opportunity: Ballenger McKinney WWTP Phase 1 Solids Upgrades, Solicitation No. 27-198-CP. This is a contractor prequalification opportunity ahead of a construction bid. - Work requested: At the plant, which has a 15 MGD capacity: - Demolish the existing dewatering building, primary and secondary sludge storage tanks, and secondary sludge pumping station. - Construct a new dewatering building, lime silo, sludge pump and blower building, one primary sludge storage tank, two secondary sludge storage tanks, foreign sludge screen, odor-control systems, and storage shed. - Complete related site work, yard piping, and mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and controls work. - OEMs and vendors: No equipment OEMs, product vendors, or construction vendors are named. The procurement is for construction services, not specified branded products. - Notable requirements: Contractors must demonstrate successful delivery of similar projects on schedule and within budget and have at least $30 million in bonding capacity. Required insurance includes general, auto, workers’ compensation/employers’ liability, pollution liability, and builders risk coverage. - Duration: 960 calendar days from notice to proceed through substantial completion; anticipated construction is from Fall 2027 through Summer 2030.
Description
Frederick County is seeking bids for demolition and construction work at the 15 MGD-capacity Ballenger McKinney Wastewater Treatment Plant. Work includes demolishing existing sludge-processing facilities and constructing a new dewatering building, lime silo, sludge pump and blower building, sludge storage tanks, foreign sludge screen, odor-control systems, storage shed, and related site, piping, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and controls work. Contractors must complete and receive approval for the required prequalification application to submit a bid. The project duration is 960 calendar days from notice to proceed to substantial completion, and the required bonding capacity is at least $30 million.