Legislation Details

Reference No. CB-032-2025    Draft No. 1
Type: Council Bill Status: Failed
Meeting Body Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee
Meeting Date 4/29/2025
Introduced Date Public Hearing Date
Effective date:    
Title: AN ACT CONCERNING CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS AND ENFORCEMENT - WATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION ACT For the purpose of amending provisions of the Prince George’s County Code related to the solicitation and award of public construction contracts pertaining to water and wastewater assets; providing for enforcement of the Procurement Regulations set forth by the Purchasing Agent; providing for penalties of violations, hiring and termination; and generally relating to water and wastewater assets.
Proposers/Sponsors: Edward P. Burroughs
Attachments: 1. B2025032, 2. CB-032-2025 Summary
Contact: Reese Espy-Glassman
Title
AN ACT CONCERNING CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS AND ENFORCEMENT - WATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION ACT For the purpose of amending provisions of the Prince George’s County Code related to the solicitation and award of public construction contracts pertaining to water and wastewater assets; providing for enforcement of the Procurement Regulations set forth by the Purchasing Agent; providing for penalties of violations, hiring and termination; and generally relating to water and wastewater assets.

Body
FOR USE BY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATION:

Confidential: Yes

Requested by: Edward Burroughs

Assigned to: Reese Espy-Glassman

Legislastion Type: Council Bill

Need by Date: February 10, 2024

Background Necessitating Legislation:
Please use the attached legislation to draft a bill to address irresponsible contractors related to water infrastructure projects. Another resource is CB-102-2023, and CB-20-2022

Special Instructions/Concerns/Time Critical Information:

Agencies or Individuals to Contact:
1. Pleshette Monroe 301-952-3860
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Comments/Notes:
Contractor Requirements and Enforcement -- Water Infrastructure Protection Act
For the purpose of amending provisions of the Prince George's County Code related to the solicitation and award of public construction contracts pertaining to water and wastewater assets; providing for enforcement of the Procurement Regulations set forth by the Purchasing Agent; providing for penalties of violations, hiring and termination; and generally relating to water and wastewater assets.

DRAFTER PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:

Proposer(s): Council Member Burroughs

Background
This proposed legislation addresses water and wastewater assets as it relates to contractors and subcontractors. Prince George's County is concerned with the maintenance and operation of water and wastewater treatment and conveyance systems which is vital to ensuring the protection of water quality and clean drinking water. There are public water a...

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