City of Cumberland Engineering Services: Grit Removal at Water Reclamation Facility - 2026-09-WRF
City of CumberlandCity · Cumberland, MD- Due
- May 20, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Apr 23, 2026
- Primary contact
- Derrik Grimm
- (301) 759-6600
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SUMMARY
The City of Cumberland, Maryland requests proposals for engineering services for grit removal at the John J. DiFonzo Water Reclamation Facility, City Project No. 2026-09-WRF. The project includes a general evaluation of the existing grit removal facility and system, the development of at least three construction alternatives (including one rehabilitation option), preliminary schematics, cost estimates, timelines, and a consultant recommendation based on the preferred alternative.
A mandatory pre-bid session is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on 5/6/2026 at the Operations Building Conference Room, 400 E Offut Street, Cumberland, MD. Completed bids must be submitted to the City's online solicitation website by 2:00 p.m. local time on 5/20/2026.
- Submit to
- https://www.beaconbid.com/solicitations/city-of-cumberland/8b0d0dcb-f00a-4dfa-8ee5-0f5a539ec8a5/engineering-services-grit-removal-at-water-reclamation-facility
- Scope location
- Cumberland, MD
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Cumberland?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is May 20, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: https://www.beaconbid.com/solicitations/city-of-cumberland/8b0d0dcb-f00a-4dfa-8ee5-0f5a539ec8a5/engineering-services-grit-removal-at-water-reclamation-facility. For questions, contact Derrik Grimm.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Cumberland in MD, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
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Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Derrik Grimm at (301) 759-6600. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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