US 40 Shared Use Path-Aberdeen Train Station to Havre De Grace

Harford County Government and the State of Maryland have issued solicitation 27-034 for engineering services to develop a shared-use bicycle and pedestrian path along US 40, extending from the City of Aberdeen to the City of Havre de Grace. The project requires the development of a Preliminary Investigation design featuring a 10-foot wide path with a maximum 2% cross slope, physically separated from the roadway. All designs must adhere to ADA requirements, AASHTO specifications, the Harford County Road Code, and MDOT SHA and FHWA-approved standards. The project timeline for the preliminary investigation phase consists of two 8-week stages for initial and final report submissions, with subsequent stages to be determined as the project progresses. This is a technical request for proposal where pricing will be negotiated with the awarded vendor. Evaluation is based on technical questions (40%), key staff (30%), and the work plan (30%), with a focus on the most advantageous proposal to the County. Proposers must submit a cover letter, a scope certification, a detailed work plan including quality assurance and control, and completed SF 330 forms. Key personnel must be registered in Maryland or have registration pending. All solicitation activities, including questions and responses, are managed through the eMaryland Marketplace (eMMA). Required certifications include the MDOT Israel Certification and evidence of financial capacity to protect against errors and omissions.