Call 103 XZ1855129

This contract, identified as Call 103 XZ1855129, is an Invitation for Bids issued by the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration for Facility Paving improvements in Montgomery and Prince George's Counties within District 3, with specific job locations to be determined after award. All work must comply with the Maryland Department of Transportation’s Standard Specifications for Construction and Materials dated July 1, 2026, including the Special Provisions in the Invitation for Bids Book, ANSI/ISEA 107/2015 safety standards, and MUTCD 2011 Sections 6D.03 Paragraph 4 and 6E.02 for traffic control. Bidders must use AASHTOWare Project Bids™ software and submit electronic bids via Bid Express at https://www.bidx.com/maryland/main by 12:00 noon Eastern Time on August 20, 2026. Only electronic submissions are accepted; paper bids are disallowed. To participate, bidders must hold an approved Info Tech Digital ID and have a paid subscription to the Internet Bidding Service, with prior registration and agency designation required. The contract is state-funded with an estimated completion date of December 20, 2028, and a liquidated damages rate of $1,650 per calendar day for unauthorized delays. For bids exceeding $100,000, a bid security of at least five percent is required, along with full Performance and Payment Bonds equal to the contract award amount. Mobilization and demobilization costs are limited to a lump sum not to exceed three percent of the adjusted contract amount and are subject to strict caps. The bid evaluation includes mandatory pass/fail gates: submission of a certified MBE Utilization and Fair Solicitation Affidavit (Form A), an MBE Participation Schedule (Form B), an Affirmative Action Plan within ten business days of bid notification, and MBE subcontractor commitment agreements. Failure to complete any of these documents renders the bid non-responsive. Contractors must also comply with the State’s Commercial Nondiscrimination Policy under Title 19 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, verify compliance with the State Minority Business Enterprise and Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise laws, and affirm no bribery convictions under state law. All bids require SAM registration if federal-aid funded. Utility coordination is a critical component, requiring a dedicated Utility Coordinator to manage impacts and confirm coordination with