Call 402 479D11429SB

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is soliciting bids for contract 479D11429SB to install thermoplastic pavement markings across District 1, specifically within Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester Counties. This is a Small Business Reserve procurement, meaning the award is strictly limited to certified small business vendors recognized by the Governor's Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs. The scope of work includes the application of various white and yellow thermoplastic markings, legends, and symbols, as well as the provision of protection vehicles. All work must adhere to the Maryland Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, MASH 2016 criteria, and standard specifications for construction and materials. Bids must be submitted electronically via Bid Express by 12:00 PM Eastern Time on October 15, 2026. To be considered responsive, bidders must provide a completed Bid/Proposal Affidavit, a Certified MBE Utilization and Fair Solicitation Affidavit, and a detailed list of equipment, experience, and at least three project references from the last five years. For contracts valued at 100,000 dollars or more, a five percent bid security and full performance and payment bonds are required. Award eligibility is based on small business certification, responsiveness to MBE participation requirements, and the ability to meet technical specifications. Payment is processed through monthly progress invoices submitted in triplicate by the tenth day of each month.