Invitation to Bid #08-50: Meadowview Sewer and Water Upgrades-Phase 3

Sealed bid proposals for "MEADOWVIEW SEWER AND WATER UPGRADES - PHASE 3" as described in the proposal package, for the Cecil County Government, Department of Public Works will be received from qualified bidders until 1:30 PM, June 11, 2008 at the Purchasing Department, 200 Chesapeake Blvd, Suite 1400, Elkton, MD 21921.

The project consists of replacing existing 6" Sewer Mains with 8" PVC sewer mains, installing new cleanouts on each building lateral that connects into the replaced sewer main and lamp holes within the easement areas along Beech and Willow Drive of the Meadowview area as a part of the Sewer upgrades. The project also consists of installing water meter vaults and valves as shown on the drawings as part of the Water upgrades.

Additional specifications and/or instructions to bidders may be obtained by emailing plowe@ccgov.org (cc/dpyle@ccgov.org) or calling the Purchasing Department, (Pamela Lowe, Purchasing Assistant), at 410-996-5396.   Bid packages may be picked up at the Purchasing Office at a cost of $125.00 per package.

A Mandatory pre-bid information conference will be held on May 22, 2008 at 10:00 in the Elk Room, County Administrative Building, 200 Chesapeake Blvd., Elkton, MD 21921.  Bids will not be accepted from any contractors that did not attend a mandatory pre-bid information conference.

The Board of County Commissioners of Cecil County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive technicalities.  All bids are based upon budgetary constraints.

All questions or discussions concerning this bid, bid documents, specifications, etc., shall only be coordinated through the Purchasing Office.  The County shall not be responsible for information obtained outside the County Purchasing Office, concerning this or any other County bid, RFP, solicitation or quote. 

Electronically submitted bid proposals will not be accepted.  Bid proposals will not be accepted from contractors who have not obtained original plans and documents from the Cecil County Purchasing Department.

Upon request, the Purchasing Office will provide vendor lists to requesting parties for all solicitations published unless a vendor/contractor provides a written request barring the disclosure of their information prior to specific proposal award. 

LOCAL CONTRACTORS PREFERENCE:  Section 183-21 of the Cecil County Code provides for Local Preference whereby the Board of County Commissioners of Cecil County reserves the right to show preference to local bidders in the purchase of supplies, equipment, and services.

The Board of County Commissioners of Cecil County
By:  David E. Pyle, CPPB
Purchasing Agent
Cecil County Government