Old Ocean City Road Corridor Sewer Extension Preliminary Engineering Report

The County is seeking proposals from qualified Vendors for Old Ocean City Road Corridor Sewer Extension Preliminary Engineering Report , in accordance with the terms and conditions and specifications set forth in this solicitation. The purpose of this Request for Proposal is for Wicomico County (“County”) to contract on behalf of the Department of Public Works to perform professional engineering services for a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) to evaluate the Old Ocean City Road Corridor Sewer Extension Project, in conformity with the requirements contained within the Proposal Document(s). The PER shall comply with USDA RUS Bulletin 1780‑2 requirements and build upon the Wicomico County Water and Sewer Master Plan (September 2021). The report will define the project need, evaluate feasible alternatives, and include conceptual layouts, life‑cycle present worth cost analyses, detailed and total cost estimates, and an annual operating budget.

There are twelve (12) priority focus areas in the full study area with known failing septic systems in eleven (11) of the twelve (12) priority focus areas. The full study area and priority focus areas are shown on the provided map. Priority for the service areas should be given to areas with potential for septic system failure. The priority focus areas are existing improved properties, not for growth. Vacant parcels shall be allocated a EDU based on the parcels ability to be developed within the County per the approved Septic Tier Maps. Attached is a table that provides parcel counts and improved parcels within each priority focus areas.