Call 401 549D41429SB

This contract supports highway maintenance services across various locations in Baltimore and Harford Counties, Maryland, under the Maryland Department of Transportation, State Highway Administration. The solicitation number is 549D41429SB with a contract expiration date of December 31, 2029, and it is structured as a firm-fixed-price agreement with estimated labor costs based on minimum wage thresholds, including 250 hours for flaggers at each of four maintenance shops and 5,000 to 10,000 hours of unskilled labor at $17.00 per hour, yielding an estimated total value of $612,000. Work must comply with MDOT SHA’s Standard Specifications for Construction and Materials, ANSI/ISEA 107-2015 for high-visibility safety apparel, and MUTCD 2011 standards for traffic control, with all personnel required to wear ANSI Class 3 garments. The contract permits modifications to quantities by the Administration and allows for contract extension via change order if funds are available and work remains incomplete. Special requirements include mandatory participation in affirmative action programs under Title VI, Title VII, and Executive Order 11246, with strict adherence to Minority Business Enterprise and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goals through documented good faith efforts, including outreach, subcontractor selection, and monthly reporting via specific MDOT forms such as Form B, Form C, and Form D. Contractors must submit a certified Key Personnel Table detailing experience and capacity, provide a Living Wage Affidavit, and demonstrate prior project experience in District 4, while bonding requirements are waived for this contract, though a state-supported surety program is available for eligible small businesses. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Bid Express portal, and failure to include all mandatory compliance documents results in non-responsiveness. Payment is processed through the State Comptroller’s Office using a paper-based invoice cover sheet with Board of Public Works references, with no electronic invoicing system in use. Oversight is handled by designated MDOT personnel, and final acceptance requires a sworn affidavit confirming compliance with all MBE obligations, including payment timelines and work performance verification, with potential sanctions or termination for noncompliance.