Site work for a water / sewer project in Thurmont, Maryland. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

Questions will be accepted until 4:00 P.M., prevailing time, on March 20, 2023; questions will be accepted through PennBid, only from prime bidders. All questions must be submitted through PennBid and will not be accepted in any other manner. After the Bid opening, Bids may be withdrawn only by complying with State of Maryland laws and regulations. A summary of such laws and regulations is given in the Instructions to Bidders (Document 00100). Bids shall remain open for a period of 60 days from the date of Bid opening unless award is delayed by a required approval from a governmental agency, the sale of bonds, or the award of a grant or grants, in which event the Bids shall remain open for a period of 120 days from the date of Bid opening. See Instructions to Bidders for other provisions on the time available for acceptance of Bids. Each Bid must be accompanied by Bid security in the form of a certified check, bank check, irrevocable letter of credit, or Bid bond (on the form included with the Bidding Documents) for five percent (5%) of the Bid total. It is a requirement of this Contract that at least 50% of the Work be performed by prime Bidder's own work force, not by subcontractor(s). It is a requirement of this Contract that Bidders shall have a minimum of five (5) years, ten (10) project documented experience in the type of work required by this project. The cost of each project included in Bidder's questionnaire must be in excess of $400,000.00 in order to be considered project experience. Bidders, subcontractors, their workers, and any persons providing labor and products to the Project shall be persons lawfully permitted to work in the United States and the State of Maryland The OWNER hereby reserves the right, which is understood and agreed to by all Bidders, to reject any or all Bids and to waive any irregularities in any Bid not involving price, time, or changes in the Work. Due to the present conditions on MD 550/North Church Street, contractor must be able to respond to a request for service within two (2) hours of the request should the need arise. The contractor shall provide documentation to show experience on projects of similar size and magnitude within the Town of Thurmont or Frederick County within the past five (5) years. CLARIFICATION DEADLINE 3/20/2023 4:00 PM Project generally comprises replacement of approximately 5,000 L.F. of water main and service, coupled with replacement of approximately 4,500 L.F. of sanitary sewer main and lateral along N. Church St. (MD 550) in Thurmont, Frederick County, MD.