Construction Services-Safe Streets for All: Georgia Avenue at Evans Parkway

Montgomery Parks is soliciting bids for construction services to install a protected pedestrian crossing and a High Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) signal at the intersection of Georgia Avenue (MD 97) and Evans Parkway/Drive. Funded by the Fiscal Year 2022 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation and administered through the Federal Highway Administration, the project scope includes closing the median, performing ADA ramp upgrades, and implementing signalization and streetscape improvements. The contract is a lump sum award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a total performance period of 180 calendar days, consisting of 90 days for work completion and a 90-day retention period. The project is subject to stringent federal and state regulations, including the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wages, the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act for domestic sourcing, and FHWA-1273 contract provisions. Key requirements include a 37 percent MFD subcontracting participation goal and compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Bidders must provide a bid bond for projects exceeding 100,000 dollars, and the successful contractor will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds for 100 percent of the contract amount. Technical specifications mandate the use of certified independent third parties for concrete testing and adherence to Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration standards for the acceptance of the HAWK signal installation. Bids are due by October 12, 2026, via the OpenGov procurement portal.