Project Information

Bid Title

Wheatley Dam Dredging Services

Issuing Agency

Charles County

Location

Maryland

Published Date

Feb 14, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 13, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Project ID:

Title: Wheatley Dam Dredging Services

Addenda: 1

Release Date: 1/29/2026

Due Date: 3/13/2026

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Invitation For Bid

DPW Facilities - Environmental Resources

72141206

Project ID: 26-027

Release Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026

· Due Date: Friday, March 13, 2026 11:00am

Posted Thursday, January 29, 2026 3:00pm

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Draft Response Events RSVP No Bid26 days, 13 hours, 53 minutes

Post Information

Posted At:Thu, Jan 29, 2026 3:00 PM
Sealed Bid Process:Yes (Bids Sealed / Pricing Sealed)
Private Bid:No

Overview

Summary

The County Commissioners of Charles County are hereby requesting sealed bids from qualified dredging firms to provide wet dredging, hauling, and sediment disposal/beneficial reuse services within defined areas at Wheatley Dam reservoir. Bathymetric and sub-bottom profiling surveys conducted in late 2024 identified significant sediment accumulation in the northern and eastern areas of the reservoir. These two areas will be the focus of an initial dredging event.

The amount of sediment dredged will be dependent upon the cost per cubic yard and all other associated project tasks. After a dredging event, Charles County may request the contractor to provide a post-dredging bathymetric survey data indicating the change in elevation. Due to the reservoir being located in a public park, dredging activities will need to coincide with park accessibility and activities.

Contractors are encouraged to review documents, drawings, and visit the site during normal business hours prior to submitting a bid. The site is located at Gilbert Run Park - 13140 Charles Street Charlotte Hall, MD 20622.

Background

Wheatley Dam (NID MD 00060), constructed in 1968, is located within Gilbert Run county park in the Charlotte Hall, MD area and primarily used for flood control and recreational purposes. Charles County will be preparing for retrofitting construction on Wheatley Dam. The design plans are to perform embankment and spillway repairs and enhancements over the next two years.

Dredging will be performed before reservoir drainage and construction commences. Dredging events may resume after construction and refilling of the reservoir. At this time, the County does not have a pre-determined number of dredging events requested. The reservoir has not been previously dredged to the best of the County's knowledge. To preserve and maintain the reservoir's potential, the County wants to establish a dredging maintenance schedule. The initial dredging will occur in designated areas based on sedimentation levels from a bathymetric survey. The contractor will need to make reasonable efforts to avoid disturbing the delineated riparian wetlands.

Timeline

Release Project Date:

January 29, 2026

Pre-Bid Meeting Registration Deadline:

February 10, 2026, 8:00am

Firms must register in advance to attend the pre-bid meeting via the County's eProcurement Portal RSVP Manager.

Pre-bid meeting will occur virtually/teleconference, unless otherwise specified. Firms that have registered timely will receive participation instructions.

If multiple attendees from your firm will be attending the meeting, please have each individual complete the eProcurement Portal RSVP Manager process.

Pre-Bid Meeting (Non-Mandatory):

February 10, 2026, 1:00pm

Pre-bid meeting will occur virtually/teleconference, unless otherwise specified. Firms that register timely and via the County's eProcurement Portal RSVP Manager will receive participation instructions.

The attendance roster will be published on the County's eProcurement Portal.

Site Visit (Non-Mandatory):

February 24, 2026, 10:00am

Firms do not need to register in advance to attend the site visit unless otherwise stated. Due to safety restrictions at the site, all visitors proceeding to the site location are recommended to wear steel-toed shoes/boots during the site visit portion of the meeting. The attendance roster will be published on the County's eProcurement Portal.
The site visit address is: Gilbert Run Park - 13140 Charles Street Charlotte Hall, MD 20622

Question Submission Deadline:

March 3, 2026, 11:00am

Questions shall be submitted via the eProcurement Portal Question & Answer feature prior to the due date and time specified. The County will not provide responses to questions received after the deadline.

Bid Opening Registration Deadline (Non-Mandatory):

March 12, 2026, 12:00pm

Registration is required to attend the bid opening. Bidders interested in participating in the bid opening must register electronically via the County's eProcurement Portal RSVP Manager. Pricing will be available on the eProcurement Portal after the Bid Opening.

Response Submission Deadline:

March 13, 2026, 11:00am

Bid Opening (Non-Mandatory):

March 13, 2026, 11:00am

Bids received timely will be opened virtually. Pricing will be available on the eProcurement Portal after the Bid Opening.

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 237990Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

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