# 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.

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