Call 402 440D41429

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is soliciting bids for contract 440D41429, an open-ended, on-call agreement for the physical maintenance and repair of drainage structures across Baltimore and Harford Counties. The scope of work includes the construction and repair of inlets, manholes, storm drain pipes, culverts, endwalls, and headwalls. The contract period extends through December 31, 2029, with work scheduled and directed by the Engineer. Bids must be submitted electronically via Bid Express by 12:00 PM on October 22, 2026. Award is typically based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a specific Minority Business Enterprise participation goal of 2 percent. Requirements for bidders include registration on eMMA, a paid Bid Express subscription, and an Info Tech Digital ID. For contracts exceeding 100,000 dollars, both bid security of at least 5 percent and annual-renewable performance and payment bonds are required. Contractors must also adhere to strict safety standards, including the use of ANSI/ISEA 107/2015 Class 3 safety apparel and compliance with NCHRP 350 and MASH hardware standards. Administrative requirements include submitting detailed monthly progress invoices in triplicate with a signed cover sheet and maintaining specific crew minimums consisting of one foreman, two skilled laborers, one intermediate laborer, and one unskilled laborer per crew. Insurance coverage is mandatory, with public liability and property damage limits of 2 million dollars per occurrence and a 6 million dollar aggregate. Additionally, contractors must comply with Maryland Living Wage requirements and Buy American Steel provisions.