Call 101 XQ4285177

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is soliciting bids for Contract XQ4285177, which involves joint and crack sealing at various locations within District 4, specifically covering Baltimore and Harford Counties. The scope of work includes the application of 1.3 million pounds of crack sealer without routing, 1,000 pounds of crack sealer with routing, and 1,000 gallons of asphalt repair mastic. The contractor is also responsible for comprehensive maintenance of traffic, including the provision of flaggers, arrow panels, temporary signs, drums, protection vehicles, and cones, as well as general mobilization and demobilization. Bids must be submitted electronically via Bid Express by 12:00 PM on October 8, 2026. The award is based on an Invitation for Bids process, requiring bidders to certify commercial nondiscrimination and comply with Disadvantaged Business Enterprise requirements. For bids of $1,000,000 or more, a bid security of five percent of the total bid is required, and the successful bidder must provide payment and performance bonds. The contract mandates strict adherence to the Buy America and BABA Acts, requiring manufactured products to be produced in the United States, and requires compliance with the Cargo Preference Act for ocean transport. Performance must align with the July 1, 2026, Standard Specifications for Construction and Materials and the High Visibility Safety Apparel Policy. Environmental compliance is monitored by the Regional Environmental Coordinator, with specific requirements for the storage and labeling of hazardous and toxic wastes according to RCRA standards. All labor must be compensated according to pre-determined prevailing wage rates, and the project must comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and the Davis-Bacon and Related Act.