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I-70 (Eisenhower Memorial Highway) at US 15 and MD 180 Lighting
Solicitation number
FR7945285
Issued by
Frederick County, Forestville CDP, Maryland

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This is a Notice to Contractors issued by the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) for an electronic bid solicitation. The project, located in Frederick County, Maryland, involves the replacement and upgrade of roadway lighting infrastructure at the interchange of I-70 at US 15 and MD 180. Work includes installation of low-level and high-mast poles, foundations, and luminaires; electrical systems with metered service pedestals, conduit, and associated equipment; removal and installation of w-beam traffic barriers; removal of existing lighting infrastructure; maintenance of traffic; erosion and sediment control; and tree protection and landscaping. Electronic bids will be received through the Bid Express website (https://www.bidx.com/maryland/main) until 12 Noon Eastern Time on July 23, 2026, at which time bids will be opened. No pre-bid conference will be held for this project. Bidders must register with Bid Express, obtain an Info Tech Digital ID, and allow at least seven business days for approval before submitting bids.

The bid documents are available exclusively in electronic format at no cost on the Bid Express website, and all bids must be submitted electronically; paper bids will not be accepted. For bids less than $100,000, no performance or payment bonds are required. For bids of $100,000 or above, bidders must submit Bid Security equal to at least five percent of the total bid amount, and the successful bidder will be required to provide Performance and Payment Bonds. The project is federally funded under FAP Number AC-HSIP-G-070-1(299)E and classified as an F-type contract. MDOT SHA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and encourages Disadvantaged and Minority Business Enterprises to participate in this federally assisted project in accordance with Executive Order 11246 and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Minimum wage rates are pre-determined by law and outlined in the Invitation for Bids. The MDOT SHA reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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S T A T E O F M A R Y L A N D

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

N O T I C E T O C O N T R A C T O R S

ONLINE ELECTRONIC BIDS for the project(s) listed below will be received by the

Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) at https://www.bidx.com/maryland/main until 12 Noon Eastern time on the date specified below for the Bid Opening, at which time they will be opened. The MDOT SHA hereby notifies all bidders that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority/ disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this notice and will not be subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, genetic information or disability in consideration for an award. Minority/ Disadvantaged business enterprises are encouraged to respond to this solicitation.

On Federally assisted projects, the bidder's attention is called to the Standard

Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications (Executive

Order 11246) which is a part of the contract proposal. All of these activities shall be done in accordance with Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, as amended.

It is the goal of MDOT SHA that Disadvantaged and/or Minority Business Enterprises participate in all Federal Aid and State contracts, as applicable. Each contract will contain a specific participation goal.

NOTICE: The bid documents are available only in electronic format. The documents are provided for viewing on the Bid Express website (https://www.bidx.com/maryland/main) for free. All bids must be submitted (electronically) at the Bid Express website above in proper form. No paper bids will be accepted for this contract. In order to submit bids, bidders must: designate an individual to submit bids on behalf of the bidding entity, register with Bid Express, during registration select Maryland Department of

Transportation as the referring Agency, have a paid subscription to Bid Express’ Internet

Bidding Service, obtain an Info Tech Digital ID and request to bid in Maryland. Allow at least seven business days for approval and digital ID setup. Go to the following Link https://www.bidx.com/ for additional information. Bidders may refer to the Contractors’

Information Center on the SHA internet at www.roads.maryland.gov for additional information.

County: Frederick Cost of Plans: $0.00

Contract No.: FR7945285 Classification: F

Funding: Federal Bid Letting: July 23, 2026

F.A.P. Number: AC-HSIP-G-070-1(299)E

Description: This project, located in Frederick County, is for the replacement and upgrade of the roadway lighting infrastructure at the interchange of I-70 at US 15 and MD 180.

The work will consist of the following:

(a) Installation of low level and high mast poles, foundations, and luminaires; and underpass luminaires

(b) Installation of electrical system including metered service pedestals, conduit, conductors, junction boxes and manholes

(c) Removal and installation of w-beam traffic barrier and end treatments

(d) Removal of existing lighting infrastructure

(e) Maintenance of traffic

(f) Erosion and sediment control

(g) Tree protection and landscaping

Pre-Bid Conference: A Pre Bid Conference will not be held for this project.

Minimum wage rates for each Project, if applicable, have been pre-determined by law and are set forth in the Invitation for Bids (IFB). Bids must only be made upon the latest electronic proposal forms (and attachments) that are furnished by the

Administration.

In accordance with State Finance and Procurement Title 13 of the Annotated Code of

Maryland, no bid, performance or payment bonds are required for bids less than

$100,000.00. However, bids $100,000.00 and above will not be considered unless a Bid

Security is submitted as outlined in the Invitation for Bids. Bid Security shall equal at least five percent (5%) of the total amount bid. Also, the successful bidder will be required to supply Payment and Performance Bonds for all Contracts in excess of

$100,000.00.

The MDOT SHA reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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DATE: June 16, 2026 William Pines, P.E.

Administrator

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