102" Anacostia Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation Phase 2 - Progressive Design-Build

The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, MD (the "WSSC"), is soliciting sealed responses for 102" Anacostia Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation Phase 2 - Progressive Design-Build. Responses are to be submitted via WSSC's eProcurement Portal via https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/wsscwater PRIOR TO 2:00 pm on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Late responses will not be accepted.

The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC Water, WSSC, or the Commission) requests proposals from qualified Respondents (Firm, Design-Builder, or Progressive Design-Build (PDB) Team) for the performance of PDB services pertaining to the design and construction for the Rehabilitation of the 102-Inch Anacostia Trunk Sewer (ATS) (Phase II) located in Lower Anacostia, Prince George’s County, Maryland. (Project)

Background

Phase II of the ATS Rehabilitation will address the section of the 102-inch trunk sewer from manhole 09012018J at WSSC Water’s Anacostia Depot downstream to manhole 09012013J at the Anacostia WWPS. This section comprises approximately 6,620 linear feet of reinforced concrete sewer pipe. This section is paralleled by the existing 60-inch/72-inch Relief Sewer. Additionally, the 30-inch reinforced concrete Dueling Creek trunk sewer connects to the 102-inch ATS at a 36-inch branch connection. Flow from this connecting sewer may require bypassing during construction, depending on the proposed rehabilitation method selected.

Project Details

• Department: Engineering & Construction Department
• Department Head: Alan Wong (Chief Engineer)

Important Dates

• Questions Due: 2026-06-03T18:00:00.000Z
• Pre-Proposal Meeting: 2026-05-26T14:00:00.000Z — Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/214078771417379?p=WqzpvprkiXpHUwLmVf Meeting ID: 214 078 771 417 379 Passcode: gm29ur2K

Addenda

• Addendum #1 (released 2026-05-13T19:30:41.008Z) —

  Addendum No. 1 is required to revise the Pre-Bid meeting date to 5/26/2026. Please use the See What Changed link to view all the changes made by this addendum.

Evaluation Criteria

• Tab 1: Design Build Team Experience (25 pts) —

  The Proposer must demonstrate the experience of the Contractor and Design Firms particularly focusing on collaborative-delivery experience of the Progressive Design Build Team (PDB Team).  Both the Contractor and the Design Firm must meet the following minimum experience requirements:

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in collaborative delivery projects, with a minimum of 5 years specific to the design, construction, and rehabilitation of large diameter pipelines (60 inches or greater).
  • Completion of at least 3 sewer rehabilitation projects involving pipes 60 inches or greater within the last 10 years.  At least two of these projects must have been performed in environmentally sensitive areas.  Provide full project descriptions and contact information (telephone and email) for each reference as noted below.  Projects must have achieved substantial completion within the last five (5) years.
  • Delivery method
  • Technical scope
  • Roles of proposed Key Personnel in design and/or construction
  • Project size and budget (initial and final), including shared savings if applicable
  • Percentage of self‑performance (if applicable)
  • Project schedule (initial and final)
  • Project location
  • Both firms must have completed at least one Progressive Design‑Build project.
  • PDB Team must designate the Engineer of Record (firm and individual) who must be registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Maryland.
  • Both the Contractor and the Design Firm must provide at least 5 references from owners for past Design‑Build or Progressive Design‑Build projects.
    • At least 2 references must be from public agencies.

  References should demonstrate quality, collaboration, and successful project outcomes.

• Tab 2: Organizational Structure & Key Personnel Requirements (20 pts) —

  The PDB Team shall provide an Organizational Chart documenting the structure of the team along with the identification of the key personnel and their supporting personnel and firms.  The Organizational Chart shall demonstrate the PDB Team understands the scope and needs of the project and has the appropriate resources to administer all aspects of the project. Resumes shall be provided for each key personnel which at a minimum shall include the Design-Build Principle-in Charge, Progressive Design-Build Project Manager, Construction Manager, Design Manager, Project Superintendent, Lead Estimator, Safety Officer, Quality Control / Quality Assurance Manager, and Permit Coordinator.

   Design‑Build Principal‑in‑Charge

  • Minimum 10 years of experience managing large municipal utility contracts (construction value $50 million or greater).
  • Must provide evidence of managing at least two Design Build or Progressive Design Build contracts, with at least one having a construction value of $50 million or greater.

  Progressive Design Build Project Manager

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in large diameter (60inch or larger) sewer rehabilitation.
  • Must have managed at least one Design‑Build or Progressive Design‑Build project with a construction value of at least $20 million.

  Construction Manager

  • Minimum 5 years of experience with sewer rehabilitation projects involving pipelines 60 inches in diameter or larger.

  Design Manager

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in the design of large diameter (60inch or larger) sewer rehabilitation projects.
  • Must have served as Design Project Manager on at least two such projects.

  Project Superintendent

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in large diameter (60inch or larger) sewer rehabilitation projects.
  • Must have served as Project Superintendent on at least two such projects.

  Lead Estimator

  • Minimum 5 years of experience preparing cost estimates for large sewer rehabilitation and construction projects, specifically for sewers 60 inches in diameter or larger.

  Safety Officer

  • Minimum 5 years of experience with safety monitoring, training, compliance, and enforcement for large utility construction projects with a construction value of at least $25 million.

  Quality Control / Quality Assurance Manager

  • Minimum 5 years of experience performing quality management for large utility design projects with a construction value of at least $25 million.

  Permit Coordinator

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in permit application and acquisition for projects within Maryland.
  • Must demonstrate experience with:
    • Environmental permitting
    • Projects impacting National Park Service lands
    • Projects impacting Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission (MNCPPC) lands

  Resume Requirements:

  • Maximum 2 pages per Key Personnel.
  • Must demonstrate experience relevant to the individual’s proposed role on this Project.
  • Must include certifications and licenses held.
  • Must list at least 5 projects completed within the last 10 years, including:
    • Project references with names and telephone numbers
    • Experience in large diameter pipeline design or construction
  • Must identify the firm the individual worked for at the time of each listed project.
  • Must include employment history for the past 10 years.

  Additional Personnel

  • PDB Team may include up to 15 additional resumes, limited to one page each.

  Additional resumes should support the Team’s qualifications for project elements noted above or other aspects beneficial to successful project performance.

• Tab 3: Project Management (15 pts) —

  The PDB Team shall provide a detailed description of their management approach for executing this progressive design project.  The description shall outline how the management structure will facilitate the decision-making processes from project initiation through closeout.  The description will detail how the PDB Team intends to manage the integration and utilization of the various team members identified on the Organizational Chart as it pertains to their level of engagement with the design, construction, and any specialty disciplines during each Stage of the project. 

  Coordination and Communication

  • Internal communication protocols among team members
  • Communication protocols with the WSSC Water project team
  • Tools and processes used to maintain transparency and alignment
• Tab 4: Project Approach (35 pts) —

   

  The PDB Team shall provide a description of their proposed approach to providing a progressive and collaborative delivery model for this project.  The approach shall identify methodologies and practices to ensure the project’s health is maintained throughout the entire life cycle of the project along with a schedule for such and include an explanation of any additional information and assumptions used to prepare the approach. The approach shall include a narrative of the PDB Team’s commitment and proposed strategy for maintaining open communication between the Progressive Design Build Team, WSSC Water, and other stakeholders.  The PDB Team shall provide a narrative of their expertise with similar projects and identify unique or innovative approaches that distinguish their Team.

  Understanding of Preliminary Stage Work:

  • Understanding of Preliminary Stage deliverables along with an explanation of the relevance and relationship between the Study and Preliminary Documents Phases as they pertain to progressing to the Completion Stage. 
  • Identification of the critical components of work to be conducted for each phase and understanding of the objectives along with an awareness of existing conditions and the complexities they pose to conduct the proposed cleaning, inspection, and utilization of the parallel sewer and eventual inspection of the 102-inch trunk sewer.
  • Identification of critical team members required for the successful delivery of such and their contributions to the work.
  • Protocols to be implemented for schedule control, QA/QC, and risk management.
  • Identification of additional critical milestones beyond those in the scope of work and provide an explanation of their importance as it pertains to the success of the project.
  • Approach to Community Engagement and Outreach during both design and construction to maintain communication with local landowners and stakeholders.
  • Methodologies and strategies for executing construction related efforts identified as required in order to complete the preliminary stage work.
  • Specific requirements pertaining to the following shall also be include:
  • Demonstration of managing wastewater flow during construction and bypassing capabilities, methodologies, and techniques.
  • Field investigations, surveys, wetland determinations.
  • Sewer cleaning and inspection services (CCTV and other applications).
  • CCTV inspections
  • Any additional assessments needed to prepare rehabilitation recommendations for the 102-inch Anacostia Trunk Sewer (ATS).
  • Discussion on rehabilitation alternatives, with advantages and disadvantages and the PDB Team’s experience with these various methods and materials.
  • Construction access and environmental impacts, specifically as it pertains to Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (MNCPPC) and the National Park Service (NPS) lands.
  • Phasing and scheduling of work.
  • Traffic control and impacts.
  • Project Flow control and bypassing requirements
  • Expertise with similar projects
  • Unique or innovative approaches that distinguish the Team

  Schedule:

  • Permitting activities
  • Firm and subcontractor management
  • Material procurement
  • Construction phasing
  • Critical path elements and management strategies

  Quality Control and Quality Assurance:

  • Approach to quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA)
  • The role and responsibilities of the Quality Control / Quality Assurance Manager
  • Management of subconsultants and subcontractors to ensure quality deliverables and construction work

  Risk Management Requirements

  • A narrative identifying project risks anticipated by the Progressive Design Build Team
  • Strategies for risk minimization and mitigation to avoid scope expansion and cost overruns
  • A preliminary Risk Register outlining risks, likelihood, impacts, and mitigation measures

  Cost Control & Estimating:

  • Cost models, allowances, and contingency factors.
  • Methods for evaluating alternatives.
  • Approach to developing estimated costs for recommended scope.
  • Confirmation that detailed cost estimates will be provided with each Preliminary Stage deliverable.
   
• Pricing (5 pts)

Submission Requirements

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Do both the Contractor and the Design Firm have 5 years of experience in large diameter (60 inches or greater) Pipeline Design, Construction, and Rehabilitation? (required) —

  If yes, please provide evidence demonstrating the following:

  1. Both the Contractor and the Design Firm having completed at least three sewer rehabilitation projects involving 60 inches in diameter or larger within the past ten years. A minimum of two of these projects must have been located in Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESA).
     
     
  2. Both the Contractor and the Design Firm possess a minimum of at least 10 years of using collaborative delivery methods and must have completed at least one Progressive Design-Build project. 
• 2. Identify the Progressive Design-Build Team’s Engineer of Record (both the firm and individual engineer) and provide documentation that the Engineer of Record holds an active Professional Engineer license in the State of Maryland.
• Identify the Progressive Design-Build Team’s Engineer of Record (both the firm and individual engineer) (required) —

  Provide the name(s) of the Progressive Design-Build Team's Engineer of Record (both the firm and individual Engineer).

• Provide documentation that the Engineer of Record holds an active Professional Engineer license in the State of Maryland. (required) —

  Upload documentation that demonstrates the Engineer of Record holds an active Professional Engineer license in the State of Maryland.

• The Contractor and the Design Firm must each submit a minimum of five owner references, including at least two from public-sector clients, for previous Design-Build or Progressive Design- Build projects. The referenced projects should demonstrate successful project delivery, effective collaboration, and overall quality of work and outcomes (required) —

  Please upload references for the Contractor.  A minimum of five owner references, including at least two from public-sector clients, for previous Design-Build or Progressive Design-Build projects shall be submitted. The referenced projects should demonstrate successful project delivery, effective collaboration, and overall quality of work and outcomes. 

• The Contractor and the Design Firm must each submit a minimum of five owner references, including at least two from public-sector clients, for previous Design-Build or Progressive Design-Build projects. The referenced projects should demonstrate successful project delivery, effective collaboration, and overall quality of work and outcomes. (required) —

  Please upload references for the Design Firm.  A minimum of five owner references, including at least two from public-sector clients, for previous Design-Build or Progressive Design-Build projects shall be submitted. The referenced projects should demonstrate successful project delivery, effective collaboration, and overall quality of work and outcomes. 

• Safety: The Prime Contractor shall provide evidence of a maximum Occupational Safety and Health Administration(OSHA) Recordable Incident Rate (IR) of 2.8 for each of the last 3 years. Submit Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) data and supporting evidence. (required) —

  Please provide evidence of Prime Contractor having a maximum Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Recordable Incident Rate (IR) of 2.8 for each of the last 3 years.  Submit Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) data and supporting evidence. 

• Appendix A: OSDI PARTICIPATION
• Does your firm meet the Optimization of Diverse Business Development Program requirements? (required)
• Provide proof of approved MBE business certifications or SLBE registrations? (required)
• Does your firm meet the MBE/SLBE Optimization of Diverse Business Development Program requirements? (required)
• Provide proof of approve MBE business certifications and/or SLBE business registrations (required)
• Please download and complete the attached OSDI Forms (required) —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• Appendix C: SUBMISSION FORMS
• CERTIFIED INSURANCE CONFIRMATION (required) —

  I certify that I will have on file within 10 days of Notice of Award, Certificates of Insurance acceptable to the Commission, meeting all requirements set forth in the Contract Document.

• Technical Proposal (WITHOUT COST) (required) —

  Please upload your technical proposal here

• CONSENT TO USE OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE (required) —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• CONTRACT CERTIFICATION AFFIDAVIT (required) —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• CONSULTANT CONFLICT OF INTEREST AFFIDAVIT (required) —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• IRAN INVESTMENT ACTIVITY CERTIFICATION (required) —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• STATEMENT OF BIDDER’S QUALIFICATIONS FORM (required) —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• STATEMENT OF OFFEROR’S QUALIFICATIONS FORM (required) —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• PRICING
• Please upload your pricing here (required)
• REFERENCES —

  Please list all required references below including the following information:

  1. Name and address of customer.
  2. The name, title, telephone number, and e-mail of customer contact.
  3. Description of the work performed, contract title, contract dates and price range (over or under $________)
• Reference 1 (required)
• Reference 2 (required)
• Reference 3 (required)
• Reference 4 (required)
• Reference 5 (required)
• Are you registered in WSSC Water's Supplier Portal? (required)
• Please provide your Supplier Portal identification number (ID): (required)
• Please confirm that you have registered prior to bid submittal (required) —

  Please register at: www.wsscwater.com/supplier.

• Solicitation Purpose? (required)
• RFP purpose? (required)
• IFB Purpose (required)
• General Terms and Conditions? (required)
• How will you be collecting pricing? (required) —

  Select electronic pricing table if providing line items for the vendor to fill out

• Bonding Requirements? (required)
• Please select all relevant insurance types: (required)
• Will you be awarding a single or multiple vendors? (required)
• Will the Mid-Atlantic Purchasing Team Intergovernmental & Cooperative Purchasing Clause apply? (required) —

  Select yes to show the Mid-Atlantic Purchasing Team Intergovernmental & Cooperative Purchasing Clause in the attachments

• Identify OSDI's Participation Recommendation (required)
• MBE Bid Price Preference: (required)
• SLBE Bid Price Preference: (required)
• MBE/SLBE Goal (required)
• Select the Optimization of Diverse Business Development Program (required)