How to bid on the Penn Manor valve vault replacement for WSSC

What WSSC is buying

The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission is seeking sealed responses for work in the Bowie area of Prince George’s County, Maryland. The project replaces a 24-inch valve vault and about 101 feet of 24-inch water main, and relocates about 51 feet of 24-inch water main and about 54 feet of water house connections serving Penn Manor Lane.

This is a construction opportunity for firms that perform water-main and related utility work.

Key date and deadline

The opportunity was published October 15, 2026. Responses are due November 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.

WSSC says late responses will not be accepted. The submission date and time are not provided in the description, so check the project information in OpenGov for the submission instructions and any updates.

Who this opportunity may suit

This project may suit construction firms with experience replacing large valve vaults, installing or relocating water mains, and working on water house connections. Review the project plans and requirements to decide whether the work fits your firm’s capabilities.

How to access and respond

Open the opportunity through OpenGov Procurement. The portal may show a brief security check the first time; let it finish, then open the project page. Sign in or create a free vendor account to download plans, ask questions, join the planholders list, and submit your response.

Submit through WSSC’s eProcurement Portal before the stated deadline. OpenGov is also where plans, addenda, and Q&A are managed, and addenda notices come through the portal.

Prepare a complete, competitive response

Read the plans and all available project information before pricing the work. Check the quantities, work locations, and requirements carefully, and make sure your price and response address the full scope described.

Use the portal’s question-and-answer process to clarify uncertainties, and monitor OpenGov for addenda. Allow time to complete portal submission before the deadline, and verify that your response has been submitted successfully.