Rehabilitation of Bridge # CE0041 Glebe Road over Scotchman's Creek

This contract, issued by the Cecil County Department of Public Works in Maryland, is for the rehabilitation of Bridge #CE0041 on Glebe Road over Scotchman's Creek. The project encompasses extensive structural repairs including removal and replacement of bridge abutment bearings, beamseat, backwall, and deck end diaphragms, as well as installation of drainage troughs. Additional work includes repairing the existing abutment stem, wingwalls, and piers, applying epoxy protective coatings to abutment stems and piers, installing a traffic barrier, reconstructing the parapet end post, and performing pavement resurfacing and full-depth paving. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, insurance, and permits necessary to complete these tasks, coordinating with adjacent property owners, protecting existing utilities, and ensuring the site is maintained and restored throughout the project. The solicitation, released on December 4, 2025, invites sealed electronic bids with a submission deadline of January 8, 2026. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for December 16, 2025, and questions must be submitted by December 30, 2025. Bids will be evaluated based on responsiveness and responsibility, awarding the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, subject to funding approval and local contractor preference provisions per Cecil County Code. The contract performance period is limited to 120 calendar days with a maximum allowable road closure of 30 days, beyond which liquidated damages apply. Insurance requirements are stringent, mandating coverage across several liability categories with Cecil County named as an additional insured, and certificates must be provided prior to award. The contractor must demonstrate proven experience in similar bridge repair projects involving jacking systems, submit detailed schedules and safety programs, and comply with all Maryland State Highway Administration standards and county specifications. Inspection and acceptance will be conducted on-site by the County Engineer or authorized representatives, with strict adherence to quality and safety standards throughout the project. Payment terms stipulate net 30 days upon receipt of invoice using county-specific forms, and the contract includes standard provisions for alterations, extra work, liquidated damages, warranties, and force account work, all framed within Cecil County's administrative and legal requirements.