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The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is soliciting bids for contract XZ7115129SB to perform salt structure capital improvements and the restoration of salt storage facilities across Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester Counties. This is a Small Business Reserve procurement, meaning the award is limited to certified small business vendors. The scope of work includes excavation, grading, dewatering, and structural repairs, requiring adherence to the Administration's Standard Specifications for Construction and Materials, specifically sections GP-5 and GP-7. Contractors must implement an approved Erosion and Sediment Control Plan, maintain a rain gauge meeting NWS standards, and ensure all discharges meet water quality standards. Bids must be submitted electronically via Bid Express by 12:00 PM on October 15, 2026. To be considered responsive, bidders must provide a completed Bid/Proposal Affidavit, an Addendum Receipt Verification Form, and the required Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Utilization and Fair Solicitation documentation, including a commitment to a 4 percent MBE participation goal. The apparent low bidder must submit a Contractor’s Equipment and Experience Statement within five business days of notification. For contracts valued at $100,000 or more, a bid security of 5 percent is required, and the successful contractor must provide full performance and payment bonds. The project is subject to State Prevailing Wage Laws, Buy American Steel requirements, and MDOT Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Program standards.