Call 403 XZ1105229SB

Contract XZ1105229SB is a Small Business Reserve procurement issued by the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration for the restoration and rehabilitation of salt structures across Caroline, Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's, and Talbot Counties within District 2. This site-by-site contract requires the provision of specialized equipment and labor, including carpenters and electricians, and mandates adherence to the July 1, 2026, Standard Specifications for Construction and Materials. Key deliverables include the implementation of an approved Erosion and Sediment Control Manager, a certified Superintendent, and the installation of NWS standard rain gauges. The project has a scheduled completion date of December 31, 2029. 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 be registered on eMMA, provide a Bid/Proposal Affidavit certifying compliance with the State’s Commercial Nondiscrimination Policy, and submit the required MBE Utilization and Fair Solicitation affidavits, despite the 0 percent MBE participation goal. Performance is monitored via a Quality Assurance Rating Table, and the contract requires liability insurance of at least 1 million dollars per occurrence. Bonding is required for contracts exceeding 100,000 dollars, and the project adheres to prevailing wage laws, specifically prohibiting the employment of helpers or trainees.