Fruitland Sewer Extension Preliminary Engineering Report

The County is seeking proposals from qualified Vendors for Fruitland Sewer Extension Preliminary Engineering Report, in accordance with the terms and conditions and specifications set forth in this solicitation.

The purpose of this Request for Proposal is for Wicomico County to contract on behalf of the Department of Public Works to perform professional engineering services for a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) to evaluate the Fruitland Sewer Extension Project, in conformity with the requirements contained herein (“Proposal Document(s)”).

The County is seeking proposals from qualified Vendors to contract for Fruitland Sewer Extension Preliminary Engineering Report in accordance with the terms and conditions and specifications set forth in this solicitation.

• The PER shall comply with the requirements of USDA RUS Bulletin 1780-2, “Preliminary Engineering Reports for the Water and Waste Disposal Program”.
• The PER shall describe the need for the project, present an analysis of alternatives to the proposed project, including a life cycle present worth cost analysis of any feasible alternatives, a description of the proposed project, a detailed cost estimate, a total project cost estimate, conceptual schematics, and an annual operating budget, conceptually identifying major equipment investments that require life cycle cost analysis for decision-making.
• The PER shall evaluate alternatives to serve the seven (7) focus areas around Fruitland with public sewer. The full study area for this PER is shown on the provided map. The focus areas are numbered in priority order as provided by the Wicomico County Health Department.
• Priority for the service areas should be given to areas with potential for septic system failure as determined by the Wicomico County Health Department. The priority focus areas are existing improved properties, not for growth. Vacant parcels shall be allocated a EDU based on the parcels ability to be developed within the County per the approved Septic Tier Maps.
• The PER shall assume connection to the City of Fruitland municipal sewer system and treatment at the City of Fruitland WWTP.
• The scope of work does not include an analysis of the City of Fruitland WWTP capacity or upgrades. The scope of work does include identifying existing downstream pumping station and sanitary sewer upgrades necessary to serve the study area. City of Fruitland sewer information in GIS will be provided to the selected firm.
• The County is the lead agency to coordinate with the City of Fruitland, including processing information requests.
• This PER will build upon the strategy established in the Wicomico County Water and Sewer Master Plan dated September 2021.

**Submission:** Submit electronic responses via the e-Procurement Portal https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/wicomicocounty. Proposals are due **December 2, 2026, 2:30 pm**.

All Vendor submitted Proposal Documents will be valid for a minimum of sixty (60) days from the date of Proposal Document opening. A fully executed *Affidavit of Qualification to Bid* will be uploaded with each Proposal Submission.

Prospective bidders should supply a fee proposal for a lump sum contract which includes all services and personnel associated with the type of work being requested. Bidder shall provide a breakdown of the lump sum cost including personnel, overhead & profit, and expenses.

The Successful Vendor must be licensed to perform Work in the state of Maryland. Project Completion Date: December 31, 2027.

Evaluation criteria

• Demonstrated experience, technical expertise and project approach for a PER in this area: 35 points
• Overall price/value provided to the County: 25 points

The Successful Vendor shall provide the County with Certificates of Insurance within ten (10) calendar days of proposal award notification. Minority vendors are encouraged to participate.