Somerset County - Roots for Resilience Living Shoreline Design - RFP 2026
Somerset CountyCounty · Somerset County, MD- Due
- Oct 16, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Primary contact
- Jesse Drewer
- (410) 651-1424
The 30-second brief
Somerset County is requesting proposals for the design of a living shoreline to protect approximately 2,700 linear feet of shoreline from erosion threatening Frank's Island at Rehak Beach and adjacent wetlands located at 11223 Wood Duck Lane, Deal Island, MD 21821 (Coordinates: 38.191813, -75.919341). The project includes maintaining a stable beach and dune system, protecting 72 acres of marsh wetlands using headland breakwaters with sand nourishment and dune grass plantings, site survey and assessment, preparing a Joint Permit Application (JPA) acting as agent, final design plan with specifications, cost estimate, and GIS data deliverables. An optional pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for October 8, 2026, at 10 a.m. at 11916 Somerset Avenue, Room 211, Princess Anne, MD 21853, with virtual Microsoft Teams access available via request to [email protected]. Written questions are due by 2 p.m. on October 13, 2026. Sealed proposals must be submitted no later than 1 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026, to the Board of Somerset County Commissioners, 11916 Somerset Avenue, Room 111, Princess Anne, MD 21853. Evaluation criteria emphasize scope and quality of services, project completion ability, past experience with living shoreline designs in Maryland, current workload and capacity, and cost.
Site Survey and Site Assessment, Joint Permit Application (JPA), Final Design Plan with specifications and itemized cost estimate, GIS Data including shapefiles (.shp)
Scope and quality of services and demonstrated ability, Demonstration of ability to successfully complete the project, Past experience with Living Shoreline Designs for other Maryland Counties, Current total workload and capacity and responsiveness to submittal format instructions, Cost to complete this work
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Summary
Somerset County is requesting proposals for the design of a living shoreline to protect approximately 2,700 linear feet of shoreline from erosion threatening Frank's Island at Rehak Beach and adjacent wetlands located at 11223 Wood Duck Lane, Deal Island, MD 21821 (Coordinates: 38.191813, -75.919341).
The project includes maintaining a stable beach and dune system, protecting 72 acres of marsh wetlands using headland breakwaters with sand nourishment and dune grass plantings, site survey and assessment, preparing a Joint Permit Application (JPA) acting as agent, final design plan with specifications, cost estimate, and GIS data deliverables. An optional pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for October 8, 2026, at 10 a.m. at 11916 Somerset Avenue, Room 211, Princess Anne, MD 21853, with virtual Microsoft Teams access available via request to [email protected]. Written questions are due by 2 p.m. on October 13, 2026. Sealed proposals must be submitted no later than 1 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026, to the Board of Somerset County Commissioners, 11916 Somerset Avenue, Room 111, Princess Anne, MD 21853. Evaluation criteria emphasize scope and quality of services, project completion ability, past experience with living shoreline designs in Maryland, current workload and capacity, and cost.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Scope and quality of services and demonstrated ability, Demonstration of ability to successfully complete the project, Past experience with Living Shoreline Designs for other Maryland Counties, Current total workload and capacity and responsiveness to submittal format instructions, Cost to complete this work
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Site Survey and Site Assessment
- Joint Permit Application (JPA)
- Final Design Plan with specifications and itemized cost estimate
- GIS Data including shapefiles (.shp)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Cost Proposal Page
- Signature Sheet
- Acknowledgement of addendums
- Certificate of Insurance including Professional Liability Insurance
- Submit to
- Board of Somerset County Commissioners, 11916 Somerset Avenue, Room 111, Princess Anne, MD 21853
- Scope location
- Princess Anne, MD
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Somerset County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 16, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Board of Somerset County Commissioners, 11916 Somerset Avenue, Room 111, Princess Anne, MD 21853. For questions, contact Jesse Drewer.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Somerset County 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?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
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 Jesse Drewer at (410) 651-1424. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Site Survey and Site Assessment, Joint Permit Application (JPA), Final Design Plan with specifications and itemized cost estimate, GIS Data including shapefiles (.shp). Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Scope and quality of services and demonstrated ability, Demonstration of ability to successfully complete the project, Past experience with Living Shoreline Designs for other Maryland Counties, Curren..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Somerset County?
All active and historical solicitations from Somerset County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Somerset County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Cost Proposal Page, Signature Sheet, acknowledgement of addendums, Certificate of Insurance including Professional Liability Insurance. Review the full document from Somerset County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Princess Anne, MD. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.