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BPM058791/MLT2032-01 - Multi-Step Invitation for Bids (MS-IFB) for Materials Laboratory Testing Services for State Highway Administration (SHA)
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The State of Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive materials laboratory testing services to support preliminary engineering, construction material quality control, and quality assurance for design/bid/build and design/build projects. This firm fixed-price contract, identified as BPM058791/MLT2032-01, requires the contractor to perform a variety of tests specified in the List of Tests (Table A) and manage sample pickup and delivery across 14 statewide locations. The anticipated start date is February 16, 2027, with no option renewal periods. Key personnel requirements include a Project Manager who is a Maryland registered Professional Engineer, a Laboratory Manager, and Senior Materials Technicians possessing current MARTCP certifications. The procurement follows a multi-step invitation for bids (MS-IFB) process where bidders are first evaluated on minimum qualifications, including accredited lab lists, staff experience, and equipment. Those who qualify then undergo a technical review focusing on their operational plan, organizational structure, and sample tracking controls. The final award is granted to the responsible bidder with an acceptable technical offer and the most favorable bid price. Compliance with AASHTO R-18 and CCRL ASTM C1077/C1222 standards is mandatory, and the contractor is held fully accountable for the quality of all reported test results. The contract includes stringent federal and state compliance requirements, including Buy America/Build America Buy America standards, the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wages, and various non-discrimination and civil rights mandates. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically via the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) portal by the October 13, 2026, deadline. Required submissions include a detailed work plan, staff resumes, an organizational chart, and a bid bond. Invoicing is conducted monthly via email to designated contract monitors, with payments based on firm fixed unit prices for testing services and upon acceptance for specific deliverables.
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MD, USASet-Aside
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Category: Engineering and Research and Technology Based Services
Additional Instructions: Please review completed Q&A and updated solicitation, including updated attachments/exhibits.
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