CHIP SEAL SURFACE TREATMENT OF TRUNKLINE ROAD

Caroline County, Maryland, is soliciting bids for the Chip Seal Surface Treatment of Trunkline Road under RFP# CCDPW2027-01, with work encompassing roadway base repair and build-up, limited clearing, the application of four courses of chip seal surface treatment, and stabilization of disturbed areas. The project includes base construction using BRG material to a depth of 12 inches across the full roadway and shoulder width, excavation and backfill for roadway widening, and installation of 4-inch wide yellow centerline pavement markings, all in compliance with Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration Standard Specifications, particularly Category 500 Paving, Section 503 Chip Seal Surface Treatment. The bid consists of six base items covering mobilization, sediment and erosion control, roadway widening, base build-up, chip seal application, and pavement marking, along with eight contingency or alternative items for potential additional work, with pricing to be submitted on unit price basis for each measured quantity. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes marked with the correct RFP identifier and delivered by 9:30 a.m. on August 13, 2026, or as amended to 9:00 a.m. on August 14, 2026, to the Caroline County Commissioners’ office at 109 Market Street, Denton, Maryland, with strict adherence to formatting requirements including one original signed copy and the inclusion of bid security equal to five percent of the bid amount via certified check or bond. All bidders must be responsible and responsive, meeting qualification standards and submitting required certifications including a completed Bid/Proposal Affidavit, Federal Taxpayer Identification Certification (W-9) for first-time successful bidders, insurance certificates meeting minimum liability limits of $2 million per occurrence and $3 million annual aggregate, workers’ compensation coverage of $1 million per occurrence, and automobile insurance per Maryland state requirements, with the County listed as additional insured. Bidders must also affirm compliance with ethics, non-discrimination, and anti-collusion provisions, certify familiarity with the County’s Code of Ethics and Substance Abuse Policy, validate absence of criminal convictions related to fraud or bribery, and confirm they are not suspended or debarred by any public entity. The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will award to the lowest qualified, responsible, and responsive bidder based on best value, considering total price, experience, compliance with specifications, and local preference of up to five percent