HA5415177 - US 1 (Hickory Bypass) from US 1 Business (Conowingo Rd) to US 1 Business (Conowingo Rd) & MD 24 (Vietnam Veterans Memorial Hwy) from MD 924 (Emmorton Rd) to Macphail Rd Guard Rail

The project involves traffic barrier enhancements along two key roadway corridors in Harford County, Maryland, specifically on MD 24 from West MacPhail Road to MD 924 and US 1 (Hickory Bypass) between US 1 Business intersections, totaling approximately 4.67 miles. The scope encompasses installing new traffic barriers and end treatments, constructing curb and gutter, removing existing sidewalks, and replacing them with new concrete sidewalks featuring detectable warning surfaces to meet ADA standards. Maintenance of traffic will be required throughout construction to ensure roadway safety and minimal disruption. The work is overseen by the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA), with bids submitted electronically via Bid Express by December 11, 2025. The contract is estimated to be valued between 500,000 and 1,500,000 dollars, and the project emphasizes participation from minority and disadvantaged business enterprises, aligning with federal and state compliance standards. The solicitation emphasizes adherence to federal and state procurement regulations, including bid security requirements (5% for bids over 100,000 dollars), performance and payment bonds, and compliance with civil rights and equal employment opportunity laws. While specific contract clauses are not explicitly detailed, the project mandates standard federal and state construction compliance, including the use of electronic bidding platforms, bonding, and participation goals for disadvantaged businesses. Inspection and acceptance will occur on-site in Harford County, with the Maryland State Highway Administration responsible for final approval. The project does not specify a performance period or delivery schedule within the available documents, but the work is expected to commence following contract award, with detailed performance timelines likely outlined in full bid documents accessible through Bid Express. Overall, the project aims to improve roadway safety and accessibility through targeted infrastructure upgrades, with a focus on compliance, transparency, and stakeholder participation.