Call 103 XZ1855129

This procurement solicitation, identified as XZ1855129, is issued by the Maryland Department of Transportation for utility relocation work within District 3, with performance limited to the existing State Highway Administration right-of-way and scheduled for completion by December 20, 2028. The contract is structured as an IDIQ and requires electronic submission via the Bid Express portal, with bidders mandated to possess an approved Digital ID and active subscription to the platform. The estimated contract value ranges between $87,502.38 and $91,877.50, primarily driven by a base bid and a capped 5% diesel fuel price adjustment, with mobilization and demobilization costs limited to 3% of the adjusted total. The scope involves comprehensive utility relocations to resolve design conflicts, requiring strict adherence to SHA’s utility regulations, applicable state and federal environmental standards including the Clean Water Act and NPDES requirements, and detailed erosion and sediment control measures monitored through a rating system that can result in work shutdowns for non-compliance. Special requirements mandate 10% overall Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation, with no sub-goals specified, and obligate offerors to submit a full MBE Participation Packet including Forms A through E to be considered responsive. Failure to submit these forms or providing false certifications may lead to bid rejection or contract termination. Contractors must demonstrate good faith efforts through documented outreach to qualified MBEs and comply with additional provisions including immediate work stoppage upon discovery of cultural artifacts, strict prohibitions against wetland disturbance without permits, and adherence to higher insurance limits between MDOT and railroad requirements. All fuel cost adjustments require engineer approval, and diesel pricing records are subject to audit. The contract designates Stephen A. Bucy as the Procurement Contracting Officer and Derek Gunn as the administrative contact for District 3, with no named COR or COTR provided. Inspection and acceptance occur on-site, governed by Maryland’s stormwater and erosion control manuals, and submissions must be made electronically by noon Eastern Time on the closing date with no paper bids accepted.