Call 402 4290851429SB

This solicitation, numbered 4290851429SB, issued by the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA), seeks bids for erosion and sediment control services related to construction activities across multiple unspecified project locations in Maryland. The contract is limited to firms already registered as plan holders with MDOT SHA and holding a valid Digital ID and bidding authorization. Bids must be submitted electronically by noon Eastern Time on August 20, 2026, through the Bid Express portal, with no paper submissions permitted. The scope involves implementing temporary erosion and sediment controls in accordance with Section 308 of MDOT SHA’s standards, requiring compliance with the Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook, Maryland Stormwater Design Manual, COMAR 26.17, and the 11th Edition of the MUTCD. Performance is expected to continue until December 31, 2029, contingent upon issuance of a Notice to Proceed, and may be extended administratively if necessary. Contractors must demonstrate financial and operational capability, provide proof of equipment availability and condition, and submit documented experience in similar projects. A mandatory MBE participation goal applies, requiring submission of complete MBE Forms A, B (Parts 1–3), and a Certified MBE Utilization Affidavit—failure to include Parts 2 and 3 renders the bid non-responsive. Key personnel must be named and retained throughout the contract term, with any substitutions requiring written approval. The contract requires performance and payment bonds for amounts over $100,000, which must be annually renewed and recalculated. Contractors must accept payment by Electronic Funds Transfer unless granted an exemption by the State Comptroller’s Office. Pricing is partially specified, with only one line item (100% MAINTENANCE) clearly priced at $2,000, though this is likely a placeholder as other line items for arrow panels, flaggers, and protection vehicles lack unit pricing; the total contract value remains undetermined. Inspections occur on-site and follow a rating system (A–F) with consequences ranging from corrective action to shutdown and liquidated damages. All work must comply with MASH 2016 and NCHRP 350 standards, and holiday work is prohibited without prior written approval. The contract specifies no FOB terms, and transportation costs to and from sites are not reimbursable.