I-695 Drainage Improvements at Quarantine Road

The Maryland Transportation Authority is soliciting bids for drainage improvements at the I-695 Baltimore Beltway and Quarantine Road interchange in Baltimore City. The scope of work involves installing a new storm drain system parallel to the existing infrastructure and expanding the current stormwater facility to increase its capacity. The project must be completed within 450 calendar days and requires coordination with Baltimore City and the FSK Rebuild Project. Technical standards for the project include compliance with ANSI Z94:2009, AASHTO Guides D18.010 and D18.011, and the 2003 ADA Standards for Accessibility. Procurement goals include an MBE target of 22.70% and a VSBE target of 1.0%. Bids must be submitted electronically via the MDTA-regulated software by January 14, 2027, at 12:00 p.m. local time, and bidders must be registered on eMMA to be eligible for an award. Required submission components include a Bid Form, Schedule of Prices, and a Bidder's Certificate. For contracts valued at $100,000 or more, awardees must provide both Payment and Performance Bonds. The contract mandates prevailing wage compliance, adherence to the Buy American Steel Act, and the use of electronic funds transfer for all payments. Materials must meet specific commercial standards, including a minimum one-year shelf life and certified salt fog testing for sign luminaire housings.