Call 100 KB-4906-0000

Contract KB-4906-0000 is an Invitation for Bids issued by the Maryland Department of Transportation for the demolition of the remaining Francis Scott Key Bridge and associated miscellaneous marine work across Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, and Baltimore City. Classified as a Class E project with an estimated value between 75 million and 100 million dollars, the scope includes technical demolition, marine work, and the clean-out of steel pipe piles. The project requires strict adherence to environmental standards, including a Water Quality Monitoring Plan and compliance with the Build America, Buy America Act for iron, steel, and construction materials. A miscellaneous construction allowance of 4 million dollars is included in the contract. Bidders must submit proposals electronically via Bid Express using AASHTOWare Project Bids software, including a cost for Add Alternate No. 1 regarding the removal of specific pier portions. Required submissions include a bid security of five percent for bids over 100,000 dollars, experience questionnaires, and lead work plans for projects involving lead-based paint. The prime contractor must perform at least 30 percent of the work with its own organization. Key deliverables include site-specific safety plans, respiratory protection plans, and monthly progress reports. Acceptance of work, particularly pile clean-out, is managed by the Engineer through video recordings and specific clean-out tolerances.