Old Ocean City Road Corridor Sewer Extension Preliminary Engineering Report

The County is seeking proposals from qualified Vendors for Old Ocean City Road Corridor 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 (“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 Old Ocean City Road Corridor Sewer Extension Project, in conformity with the requirements contained within the Proposal Document(s). The PER shall comply with USDA RUS Bulletin 1780‑2 requirements and build upon the Wicomico County Water and Sewer Master Plan (September 2021). The report will define the project need, evaluate feasible alternatives, and include conceptual layouts, life‑cycle present worth cost analyses, detailed and total cost estimates, and an annual operating budget.

Background

There are twelve (12) priority focus areas in the full study area with known failing septic systems in eleven (11) of the twelve (12) priority focus areas. The full study area and priority focus areas are shown on the provided map. Priority for the service areas should be given to areas with potential for septic system failure. 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. Attached is a table that provides parcel counts and improved parcels within each priority focus areas.

Project Details

• Reference ID: 2026-RFP-127
• Department: Public Works
• Department Head: Vacant (Director)

Important Dates

• Questions Due: 2026-06-11T16:00:00.000Z
• Pre-Proposal Meeting: 2026-05-27T15:00:00.000Z — - In Person: Government Office Building, 125 N. Division Street, Planning and Zoning Conference Room - 203, Salisbury, MD 21801 - Virtual: -- Microsoft Teams meeting -- Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/232156273964078?p=RUx0JQ2OiqaMmP8Pa3 -- Meeting ID: 232 156 273 964 078 -- Passcode: MV69xz3g

Evaluation Criteria

• Demonstrated experience, technical expertise and project approach for a PER in this area (35 pts) —

  5- Greatly Exceeds Expectation or Excellent

  4– Exceeds Expectations or Good

  3- Meets Expectations or Acceptable

  2- Partially Meets Expectation or Weak

  1- Minimally Meets Expectations or Poor

  0- unacceptable

• Overall price/value provided to the County (25 pts) —

  5- Greatly Exceeds Expectation

  4– Exceeds Expectations

  3- Meets Expectations

  2- Partially Meets Expectation

  1- Minimally Meets Expectations

  0- unacceptable

• Capacity to perform the work and deliver products in a timely manner. (15 pts) —

  5- Greatly Exceeds Expectation

  4– Exceeds Expectations

  3- Meets Expectations

  2- Partially Meets Expectation

  1- Minimally Meets Expectations

  0- unacceptable

• Experience of Project Team members performing PER (15 pts) —

  5- Greatly Exceeds Expectation

  4– Exceeds Expectations

  3- Meets Expectations

  2- Partially Meets Expectation

  1- Minimally Meets Expectations

  0- unacceptable

• Previous experience with the County and successful completion of PER’s and/or similar projects (10 pts) —

  5- Greatly Exceeds Expectation

  4– Exceeds Expectations

  3- Meets Expectations

  2- Partially Meets Expectation

  1- Minimally Meets Expectations

  0- unacceptable

Submission Requirements

• Price Proposal (required)
• Certificate of Good Standing with the State of Maryland (required) —

  (See Section I, "Qualification" for more information.) 

• Provide a breakdown of the lump sum cost including personnel, overhead & profit, and expenses. (required)
• Provide a brief statement describing the Vendor’s background, history, resources, and experience working on Preliminary Engineering Reports, particularly those associated with sanitary sewer extensions. (required)
• Provide an organizational chart of the organization and show the relationship of management and personnel, who would be responsible for the project. (required)
• Include qualifications of all key personnel or project team members, who would be assigned to the project. (required)
• Identify any subcontractor services that the Vendor would need to utilize to complete the project (required)
• Principal Document (required) —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• Vendors Affidavit of Qualification to Bid (required) —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• Non-Collusion Affidavit (required) —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• Reference #1 (required) —

  This one of three references required for which the Vendor has successfully provided Goods/Services similar to those requested in the Proposal Document over the last 10-year period. Include

  • project name
  • contact name
  • address
  • telephone number
  • email address
  • services provided 
  • cost
  • date completed 

  in the space below.

• Reference #2 (required) —

  This one of three references required for which the Vendor has successfully provided Goods/Services similar to those requested in the Proposal Document over the last 10-year period. Include

  • project name
  • contact name
  • address
  • telephone number
  • email address
  • services provided 
  • cost
  • date completed 

  in the space below.

• Reference #3 (required) —

  This one of three references required for which the Vendor has successfully provided Goods/Services similar to those requested in the Proposal Document over the last 10-year period. Include

  • project name
  • contact name
  • address
  • telephone number
  • email address
  • services provided 
  • cost
  • date completed 

  in the space below.

• Is your company currently involved in any active litigation? (required)
• Is your company currently involved in any mergers or acquisitions? (required)
• Exceptions (required) —

  Except as listed below, or on separate sheets attached in "Additional Documents", the enclosed Completed Proposal Document covers all items as specified.  (If none, write NONE)

• The Vendor agrees that their proposal will be good for at least sixty (60) days, unless otherwise indicated in the specifications.
• I certify that I have read, understood and agree to the terms in this solicitation, and that I am authorized to submit this response on behalf of my company.* (required)
• Additional Documents
• Are there conditions of award? (required) —

  If yes, this would be found in Intake

• Enforce Liquidated Damages? (required)
• What type of services are being provided? (required) —

  Ex. Engineering

• Construction project? (required)
• How many renewal terms are possible? (required) —

  Ex. 2

• What is the contract period? (required) —

  Ex. January 1, 2025- December 31, 2025

• Renewal Option? (required)
• Pricing (required)
• Type of Standard Terms and Conditions Attachment (required)
• Will be piggybacking be allowed? (required)