Call 101 XQ6035177R

This contract, identified by solicitation number XQ6035177R and titled Call 101 XQ6035177R, is issued by the Maryland Department of Transportation and focuses on highway construction and related infrastructure work across Maryland, with performance occurring statewide under a covered area defined in Appendix B. The solicitation is conducted electronically through the Bid Express portal, requiring all offerors to have an approved Digital ID and active subscription to submit proposals in the mandatory .ebsx format by the deadline of August 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. No paper submissions are accepted, and no amendments have been issued. The contract involves a range of specific line items including temporary rumble strips, pavement marking paint in various widths and colors, removal of existing markings and curbs, underdrains, utility adjustments, traffic control measures such as cones and maintenance of traffic units, mobilization and demobilization, and signal loop detector installations. The estimated contract value ranges between $149,000 and $186,250, with the higher end factoring in a potential 25% increase from a six-month extension. While unit prices are listed for only a few items, such as diesel fuel price adjustment at $1.00 per unit and maintenance of traffic at $350 to $1,530 per unit, most line items lack detailed pricing, relying on fixed or capped amounts where specified. The contract mandates strict compliance with federal and state regulations, including adherence to prevailing wage requirements under the Davis-Bacon Act, with submission of certified payrolls via Form WH-347, and compliance with affirmative action and equal employment opportunity obligations under Executive Order 11246 and 41 CFR Part 60, including the development of a written Affirmative Action Plan and annual EEO-1 reporting. DBE participation goals must be met with documented good faith efforts, and these requirements must be flowed down to all subcontractors. Environmental compliance is critical, requiring permits for stormwater discharge under NPDES, forest conservation and reforestation approvals, and implementation of approved site-specific sediment and erosion control plans, with inspections triggered by rainfall events and subject to a quality assurance rating system using Form OOC61/QA-1 with A–F rating scales. Performance is evaluated based on conformance to contract documents, timely corrective actions, absence of prohibited discharges, and adherence to