Call 401 415D11429R

Contract 415D11429R is an Invitation for Bids issued by the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration for miscellaneous concrete work across Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester Counties in District 1. The project involves various construction activities, including excavation, concrete pavement, sidewalks, and utility adjustments, with a required completion date on or before December 31, 2029. Bids must be submitted electronically via Bid Express by September 3, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Key requirements include a 12 percent minority business enterprise participation goal and compliance with Maryland living wage and prevailing wage laws. While bid bonds are not required, annual-renewable performance and payment bonds are mandatory for contracts valued at $100,000 or more. The apparent low bidder must provide an approved Affirmative Action Plan within 10 business days and a Contractor's Equipment and Experience Statement within 5 business days. Technical specifications mandate strict adherence to stormwater pollution prevention, daily inspections of erosion and sediment control measures, and specific solar-powered lighting and power requirements for night operations. Invoicing must be submitted monthly in triplicate, including a signed invoice cover sheet and specific Board of Public Works information for contracts exceeding $200,000.