Call 201 XB1635H80

Contract XB1635H80 is an Invitation for Bids issued by the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration for the cleaning, painting, and minor rehabilitation of eleven existing bridges on various routes in Baltimore County. The scope of work includes cleaning and painting structural steel, applying concrete protective coating systems with specific film thickness requirements, installing fiber reinforced polymer protection systems, and managing traffic maintenance and erosion control. The project requires compliance with MDOT SHA standard specifications, ADA accessibility standards, and environmental regulations, including NPDES permit requirements. Bids must be submitted electronically via Bid Express by 12:00 PM on October 15, 2026. To be eligible, contractors performing cleaning or painting must hold SSPC-QP1 and QP2 certifications. The contract is federally funded and requires adherence to the Buy America Act, BABA Act, and state prevailing wage laws. For contracts valued at $100,000 or more, a bid security of five percent is required, along with full payment and performance bonds upon award. Key deliverables include a two-year paint system performance warranty and material certifications. Award is typically based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.