Call 403 XZ1105229SB

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is soliciting bids for Contract XZ1105229SB, which involves the restoration and rehabilitation of salt structures across Caroline, Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's, and Talbot Counties within District 2. This is a site-by-site Small Business Reserve procurement, meaning the award is limited to certified small business vendors. The project requires adherence to the July 1, 2026, Standard Specifications for Construction and Materials, with a project completion date of December 31, 2029. Key technical requirements include the implementation of an approved Erosion and Sediment Control Manager, a certified Superintendent, and the installation of NWS standard rain gauges. Bids must be submitted electronically via Bid Express by 12:00 PM on September 17, 2026, using AASHTOWare Project Bids software. To be considered responsive, bidders must provide a completed MBE Utilization and Fair Solicitation Affidavit and an MBE Participation Schedule, although the MBE participation goal is set at 0 percent. The contract is a prevailing wage project that prohibits the employment of helpers or trainees. Financial requirements include liability insurance of at least 1 million dollars per occurrence and 2 million dollars aggregate, with performance and payment bonds required for contracts exceeding 100,000 dollars. Bid prices remain irrevocable for 120 days following the bid opening.