Fairlee WTP Well #3 Redevelopment

The County Commissioners of Kent County, Maryland, a body corporate, politic and a political subdivision of the State of Maryland (the "County") is requesting proposals in accordance with Chapter 49 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Kent County (CPLL) from public well drilling and maintenance firms with qualified staff in water treatment facility groundwater wells.

The purpose of the project is to perform inspection and redevelopment of an existing public well. The well is located onsite at the County's Fairlee Water Treatment Facility at 1 Watertower Road Chestertown MD 21620.

The purpose of the project is to perform inspection and redevelopment of an existing public well. The well is located onsite at the County's Fairlee Water Treatment Facility at 1 Watertower Road Chestertown MD 21620.

Schedule

• Contract Award: December 15, 2026
• Completion: March 15, 2027

There is no anticipated contract extension required for this project.

**Submission:** All proposals must arrive at the Attention of the Director of Purchasing ("Issuing Office") by Thursday, December 3, 2026, no later than **11:00 A.M. EST** in order to be considered. Proposals must be mailed, shipped, or hand-delivered to the following address:

Director of Purchasing
Issuing Office c/o Department of Public Works
709 Morgnec Road
Chestertown, Maryland 21620

All proposals must be in a sealed envelope with the following information clearly printed on the outside: THIS IS A SEALED BID PROPOSAL FOR KENT COUNTY – WW 27-01

Bid Surety

All bids shall be accompanied by a Bid Surety in the form of a certified check, or bid bond, made payable to the County Commissioners of Kent County, Maryland for the penal sum of **5% of the bid price**.

No Performance or Payment Bond is required for this RFP.

Basis of Award

All responsive proposals from responsible firms will be eligible for contract award on the following weighted factors:

• Lowest price from a responsive and responsible bidder as indicated by the total price on the bid form for the Bid Items selected by the County.
• Compliance with specifications.
• Compliance with terms of the bid package.
• Ability to perform or deliver on time.

Proposals are irrevocable for ninety (90) days following the closing date.