Program Management Services

The government authority located in Linthicum, Maryland is seeking program management services for large civil and utilities projects related to the replacement and rehabilitation of water distribution systems. The agency needs to solve challenges regarding planning, prioritization, budgeting, scheduling, monitoring, and coordinating investigative activities, as well as the design and construction of corrective actions, improvements, and maintenance activities. The selected contractor will assist the Department of Public Works in developing a vision to improve performance and operations within the water main replacement program, formulating long-term program goals, planning capital improvement programs, performing equity analyses, and identifying alternative funding sources. The scope of work covers managing and controlling water main projects designed by other consultants from the selection phase through construction. The agency requires in-house engineering and design support, including field investigations, utility assessments, mapping, surveying, agency coordination, quality control, estimating, and construction document preparation. Additionally, the contractor must re-design existing shelved projects, coordinate implementation with city departments to minimize disruptions, provide GIS support, enter project data into Accela software, and provide engineering and construction support staff for active construction projects. The contractor must also deliver technical and managerial training to the Office of Engineering and Construction staff and develop comprehensive stakeholder engagement plans. Bidders must perform all work offsite and must be located onshore within the United States. The agency is looking for proposals to determine the budget and has established a contract period of one year. No specific evaluation criteria or key dates are provided in the procurement details.