Site work and paving for a water / sewer project in Baltimore, Maryland. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project; and for paving for a water / sewer project.

The information provided within the requested email will be used for the bidder's list and contact information for the Pre-Bid meeting so information must be current and accurate. A Prime must be currently prequalified with the Office of Boards and Commissions, at the time of bid due date, in order for bids to be officially accepted. For scheduled pickups: Primes' must not attempt to obtain documents without an appointment. A representative from OCA will confirm to the Prime the proposed date and time by receipt of email. Payment must be made on the day of the scheduled pick up in order for the documents to be released to the vendor. No cash will be accepted. For mailing requests: Documents will be mailed at the expense of the requested Prime. Primes' must provide a current active Federal Express account, or other overnight delivery service, account numbers and relevant information. After receipt of request, account numbers will be coned with the Prime with the mail service by a representative of OCA. A cashier's check made out to Director of Finance, must be received by OCA, 4 South Frederick St- 3rd Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202. Include the Project number on the check. Cost of bid documents must be received before the documents can be sent. Section 3.5 of the "Rules for Prequalification of Contractors" states: Only contractors prequalified by these Rules shall be entitled to purchase documents for bidding purposes. Any other individual may purchase documents stamped 'SAMPLE - NOT FOR BIDDING PURPOSES. MBE/WBE Requirements It is the policy of the City to promote equal business opportunity in the City's contracting process. Pursuant to Article 5, Subtitle 28 of Baltimore City Code (2000 Edition) - Minority and Women's Business Program, Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) participation goals apply to this contract. The MBE/WBE goal is 49% Primes must be named and identified as an MBE or WBE within Item 6 of the Standard Form (SF) 255 in the spaces provided for identifying outside key consultants/associates anticipated for utilization for this project. Prequalification Requirements All Primes listed in the specific proposal for the Project must be prequalified by the Office of Boards and Commissions (OBC) for each applicable discipline at time of submittal for this Project. A copy of the prime and sub's current Prequalification Certificate should be included in the bid submittal package. Information regarding the prequalification process can be obtained by calling the OBC at 410-396-6883. o August 25, 2023: Deadline for proposer's submission of questions by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) o September 8, 2023: Responses due to proposer's questions by 5:00 p.m. EST DPW encourages all contracting Prime that have the experience and capacity to work on this scope to submit their proposals. All Primes must demonstrate and document their capacity and resources to deliver the required services on time. Should you have any questions regarding the scope of the project, please contact Ms. Nicolette Archie at 410-396-3440 or email Nicolette.Archie@baltimorecity.gov. The City of Baltimore Office of Boards and Commissions (OBC) has been authorized to advertise an alternative procurement pilot program. The Unbundling Initiative Pilot ("the Pilot") Program will transition Baltimore-based Small, Minority and Women Business Enterprises S/M/WBEs from subcontractors to Future General Contractors (FGCs). The Pilot is a natural extension of the existing Small Business Development (SBD) Training Program. The first phase of this initiative will include mentoring and job support on a water rehabilitation contract with traditional construction elements, designed to give S/M/WBEs Primes actual work on DPW existing contracts to train and employ future GCs as the first phase of the Initiative. For the second phase of this Unbundling Initiative, DPW shall provide appropriately-sized utility contracts for newly trained future GCs to bid. It is the expectation of the City's DPW that the selected Prime Contractor will assume the risk of completing work performed by future GCs and subcontractors. The selected Prime must demonstrate how they will assign relevant work, document, mentor, and provide on-the-job training to Baltimorebased M/WBEs) to become future GCs capable of performing as the Prime Contractor. The Prime will provide mentoring and on-the-job support to S/M/WBEs to enhance their abilities to become a future GCs to competitively bid on future Utility Work with the Department of Public Works (DPW) and other City Agencies. The Prime will document ongoing status performances of the assigned tasks; including resources provided (i.e. supplies, equipment) to the future GC; bonding and insurance assistance if needed; etc. to complete the scope of work for WC-1283 for the water main replacement and rehabilitation at Baltimore St./Smallwood St. and Reisterstown Rd. that involves the removal/abandonment and replacement of approximately 26,726 linear feet of three-inch thru 12-inch water mains, 1,487 linear feet of cleaning/lining, and relevant appurtenances. The Prime will document the training and assistance provided to each Minority Business Enterprise / Women Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) Prime based on the needs of the Prime, assistance provided and the accomplishments and/or issues incurred during the performance of the assigned tasks. The Prime will complete a checklist and evaluation of each MBE/WBE's performance on the completion of each task, which outlines the equipment, supplies, resources, training, etc., provided to each individual contractor. It should be noted that the various MBE/WBE contractors and their respective assignments will require varying degrees of assistance and/or resources based on their experience and exposure. MBE/WBEs must demonstrate their expertise by successfully completing the task assignment on time and on budget in order to receive a passing evaluation. MBE/WBEs unable to perform the work, unable to grasp the necessary concepts, or maintain control of assigned task will be referred back to DPW'S / SBD Training Program for classroom enhanced skills. This is a two-part process being submitted simultaneously: Part A-Response to RFP / Project # 1387 and Technical Proposal for WC-1283 and Part B-WC-1283 Bid Submission / Construction fees/Price Proposals. The selected Prime must demonstrate their Best Value, not necessarily the Lowest Bid. Letters of Interest will be utilized to assist S/M/WBEs in identifying potential teaming partners and should be submitted within five (5) days of the date of the project's advertisement. The Letter of Interest must provide the Project Number and the Prime's information: (Name, phone number, email, and contact person). Failure to submit a "letter of Interest" will not disqualify any Prime submitting a proposal for the project. August 25, 2023: Deadline for proposer's submission of questions by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) The MBE/WBE goal is 49%