Town of Port Deposit - Susquehanna River Road Corridor Safety, Shared-Use Path and Quarry Park Access Improvements - RFQ 2026
Town of Port DepositCity · Port Deposit, MD- Due
- Nov 16, 2026
- 13 days left
- Posted
- Oct 16, 2026
- Primary contact
- Jamie Kendrick
- (410) 378-2121
The 30-second brief
The Town of Port Deposit, in coordination with WILMAPCO, seeks a multidisciplinary planning and engineering consultant team for an integrated Susquehanna River Road corridor safety and mobility project, including safe access to Hopkins Quarry Park, recreational connections to the Susquehanna River and downtown Port Deposit, and feasibility and preliminary design of a shared-use path between Granite Avenue and Octoraro Park. The study area extends along Susquehanna River Road (MD 222) from US 1 (Conowingo Road) toward Port Deposit, with concentrated focus on the Granite Avenue/Quarry Park/VFW segment. Scope includes scoping, reconnaissance, stakeholder engagement, corridor safety analysis, conceptual recommendations report, CAD base mapping, topographic/boundary/right-of-way surveys, environmental screening, preliminary geotechnical and drainage assessment, 30% preliminary engineering plans, and third-party coordination. Proposals are due by November 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM. A mandatory in-person pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for October 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Town Hall, 64 S. Main Street, Port Deposit, MD. Written questions are due by October 30, 2026. This is a qualifications-based selection (QBS) process with a 0% DBE goal for Phase 1. Six hard copies and an emailed PDF version are required.
Proposed Team and Key Staff, Project Understanding, Proposed Approach and Response to Technical Questions, Related project experience and local/contextual understanding
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Summary
The Town of Port Deposit, in coordination with WILMAPCO, seeks a multidisciplinary planning and engineering consultant team for an integrated Susquehanna River Road corridor safety and mobility project, including safe access to Hopkins Quarry Park, recreational connections to the Susquehanna River and downtown Port Deposit, and feasibility and preliminary design of a shared-use path between Granite Avenue and Octoraro Park.
The study area extends along Susquehanna River Road (MD 222) from US 1 (Conowingo Road) toward Port Deposit, with concentrated focus on the Granite Avenue/Quarry Park/VFW segment. Scope includes scoping, reconnaissance, stakeholder engagement, corridor safety analysis, conceptual recommendations report, CAD base mapping, topographic/boundary/right-of-way surveys, environmental screening, preliminary geotechnical and drainage assessment, 30% preliminary engineering plans, and third-party coordination. Proposals are due by November 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM. A mandatory in-person pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for October 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Town Hall, 64 S. Main Street, Port Deposit, MD. Written questions are due by October 30, 2026. This is a qualifications-based selection (QBS) process with a 0% DBE goal for Phase 1. Six hard copies and an emailed PDF version are required.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Proposed Team and Key Staff
- Project Understanding
- Proposed Approach and Response to Technical Questions
- Related project experience and local/contextual understanding
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Letter of financial capacity and errors/omissions protection
- Current certification(s) of insurance with minimum $1
- 000
- 000 professional liability
- Completed Bid/Proposal affidavit
- Submit to
- Six hard copies delivered to Town of Port Deposit, 64 S. Main Street, Port Deposit, MD 21903, and emailed PDF versions to [email protected] and [email protected]
- Scope location
- Port Deposit, MD
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Town of Port Deposit?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 16, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Six hard copies delivered to Town of Port Deposit, 64 S. Main Street, Port Deposit, MD 21903, and emailed PDF versions to [email protected] and [email protected]. For questions, contact Jamie Kendrick.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Town of Port Deposit 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 RFQ 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 Jamie Kendrick at (410) 378-2121. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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: "Proposed Team and Key Staff, Project Understanding, Proposed Approach and Response to Technical Questions, Related project experience and local/contextual understanding" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 16, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
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: letter of financial capacity and errors/omissions protection, current certification(s) of insurance with minimum $1,000,000 professional liability, completed Bid/Proposal affidavit. Review the full document from Town of Port Deposit for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Port Deposit, MD. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.