Call 101 XQ6035177R

This contract, identified as Call 101 XQ6035177R, is an Invitation for Bids issued by the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration for an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract focused on asphalt roadway and bridge approach patching primarily east of I-83 in Baltimore County, with the option to perform work west of I-83 at the contractor’s discretion. All work must be performed within the existing SHA Right-of-Way and is structured as a site-by-site or areawide contract, with specific tasks, quantities, and schedules determined after award. Bidders must use the AASHTOWare Project Bids™ software to prepare and submit electronic .ebsx bid files via the Bid Express portal by 12:00 noon Eastern Time on August 6, 2026; paper submissions are not accepted. Bidders must be registered with Bid Express, hold a paid subscription, possess an Info Tech Digital ID, and be registered on eMMA to be eligible for award. The contract includes detailed requirements for maintenance of traffic services, with per-day unit pricing mandated between $350.00 and $1,530.00. The contract incorporates extensive federal and state regulatory compliance, including the Davis-Bacon Act, Buy America and BABA provisions for materials, and full adherence to 49 CFR Part 26 for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation. Contractors must comply with labor standards under 29 CFR parts 1, 3, and 5, pay prevailing wages as specified for Baltimore County, and ensure all subcontractors use FHWA-1273 forms. EEO and non-discrimination mandates extend to employees and suppliers under 41 CFR 60-1.4(b), 41 CFR 60-4.3, and the Americans with Disabilities Act, with strict requirements for affirmative action, including submission of accurate MBE/DBE forms. Additional obligations include certification against debarment and suspension under 2 CFR 180, tax compliance in Maryland, and prohibitions on collusion or bribery under state law. Bid bonds must be electronically verifiable via SurePathNetwork or Surety2000, and contractors must perform at least 30% of the work using their own forces. All work must conform to the MDOT SHA Standard Specifications for Construction and Materials dated July 1, 2025, including