Description
The Howard County, Office of Procurement and Contract Administration, is seeking bids for the installation of approximately 3,900 linear feet of 6-inch, 8-inch, 12-inch, and 14-inch water distribution main loop along Samuel Morse Drive, Columbia Gateway Corporate Center, and Mission Road in Howard County. The project includes crossing Interstate Highway I-95 inside an existing pipe/casing, a new pressure zone division valve, new fire hydrants, traffic control, surface restoration, soil erosion and sediment control plan requirements, and all other miscellaneous appurtenances and incidental work as shown on the contract drawings. Key requirements for bidders include a minimum of 10 years of experience in the installation of municipal water mains and the ability to demonstrate expertise in sheeting and shoring for deep excavation exceeding 25 feet in depth.
• The project is located in Howard County, Maryland.
• The estimated project duration is 270 calendar days.
• The project requires bidders to have experience with ductile iron pipe (DIP) and C900 PVC water main materials.
• The project involves directional drilling methods.
• Bidders must provide a detailed list of recently completed projects meeting the specified experience requirements.
• The project requires compliance with the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS) and the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards.