Site work for a water / sewer project in Baltimore, Maryland. Conceptual plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

The City of Baltimore Office of Boards and Commissions has been requested by the Department of Public Works, Office of Engineering and Construction, to certify the qualifications of Engineering Firms to perform evaluations and design ENGINEERING SERVICES for the RAPID SLUDGE LOADING FACILITY REHABILITATION AT THE BACK RIVER WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT. The expansion of the facility includes an electrical equipment room, womens restroom, and a freight elevator. One (1) firm will be selected to perform this project managed by the Office of Engineering and Construction The Firms interested in providing these services must demonstrate and document: Experience in the evaluation, preparation of preliminary engineering reports, and design of rehabilitation on the existing reinforced concrete, masonry, roofing and wastewater facilities including assessments of sludge conveyance and storage equipment, piping, elevators and structural steel conditions. Experience in the investigation of process, mechanical equipment failures and development of innovative methods to upgrade, repair and replace existing systems to improve efficiency and reliability while maintaining plant operations during construction. Experience in evaluation and design of upgrades to heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical, instrumentation and control, systems on operating wastewater treatment facilities. Manpower availability and ability to complete assignments within time and budget. Experience in preparation of Bid Documents and Cost Estimates including QA/QC procedures to be performed at critical stages. Overall team approach to utilize, manage and coordinate assigned tasks of the Minority/Women Business Enterprises partners to conform to City MBE/WBE goals. The engineering services will be for a period of 18 months and the estimated cost of these services is $1,200,000.00. At the option of the City, the consultant may subsequently be considered for post award engineering services. The MBE goal is 30% The WBE goal is 15% Should you have any questions regarding the scope of the Project, please contact Mr. Gurminder Singh at (410) 396-5385 or by e-mail at Gurminder.Singh@baltimorecity.gov The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.