Bid #26-041. Charles County Government, La Plata, Maryland. Charles County is seeking engineering services for the design and permitting of upgrades to Aerated Sludge Holding Tanks. The goal is to achieve three days of storage at 20 MGD ADF. Bids are. Due Jul 13 (5 days left).
Charles County is seeking engineering services for the design and permitting of upgrades to Aerated Sludge Holding Tanks. The goal is to achieve three days of storage at 20 MGD ADF. Bids are due July 13, 2026.
The Board of Commissioners for Charles County seeks qualified contractors to prepare contract drawings and specifications, obtain all applicable permits, and provide construction engineering services for the proposed upgrades of the Aerated Sludge Holding Tanks. This initiative is in direct response to the County’s need for their aerated sludge holding tanks to achieve three days of storage at 20 MGD ADF. The proposed improvements aim to achieve this goal ensuring the plant’s readiness for future growth and environmental compliance.
Charles County Government issued this engineering opportunity in La Plata, Maryland, referenced as solicitation number 26-041. It was published on June 1, 2026, and responses are due by July 13, 2026.
Charles County Government in La Plata, Maryland is using this solicitation to procure engineering work. Public buyers typically advertise this kind of work as an Invitation for Bids (IFB), Request for Proposals (RFP), or Request for Qualifications (RFQ), depending on whether the selection is price-driven, qualifications-driven, or both. Bidders responding to a engineering solicitation in Maryland are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, hold any state license or trade certification required for the scope of work, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.
Federal-aid funding flowing through programs such as the Federal Highway Administration, FEMA, or the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act brings additional compliance requirements on solicitations like this one, including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, Buy America provisions where applicable, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals set by the issuing agency. PublicBidSearch indexes this solicitation alongside other open bids in Maryland so contractors and vendors can compare active opportunities by category, agency, or location without monitoring each procurement portal individually.
To submit a bid for this IFB, review the full solicitation documents for Charles County Government's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the July 13, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Vendors that have not previously contracted with Charles County Government should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.
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