XB1635F80 - Cleaning and Painting of Existing Bridges on Various Routes in Montgomery County.

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is soliciting bids for the cleaning and painting of eight existing bridges located on various routes in Montgomery County, specifically bridge numbers 1500700, 1500900, 1502700, 1510500, 1511000, 1511100, 1511300, and 1511400. To be eligible, contractors must hold SSPC Painting Contractor Certifications conforming to SSPC-QP1 and QP2. This heavy construction services project is open to all qualified bidders, with a specific emphasis on encouraging the participation of minority and disadvantaged business enterprises. Electronic bids must be submitted via the Bid Express portal by 12 Noon Eastern time on October 29, 2026. For contracts valued at 100,000 dollars or more, bidders must provide a bid security of at least five percent of the total bid amount, and the successful awardee will be required to supply payment and performance bonds. The procurement process adheres to Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and Executive Order 11246 regarding equal employment opportunity. All bids must be submitted electronically using the latest provided proposal forms, as paper bids will not be accepted.