840029mddotSM2105171.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- SM2105171
- Issued by
- St. Mary's County, Maryland
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This is a Notice to Contractors issued by the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) for a federally-funded highway reconstruction project located in Saint Mary's County. The project involves the construction of a 0.57-mile portion of MD 5 (Point Lookout Road), beginning south of the intersection with MD 246 and extending northerly to north of the intersection with MD 471. Work scope includes bridge reconstruction, roadway widening, stream stabilization, a closed storm drain system, stormwater management facilities, curb and gutter installation, sidewalk construction, landscaping, traffic signals, signing and pavement marking, and utility relocation. Electronic bids will be received through the Bid Express website (https://www.bidx.com/maryland/main) until 12 Noon Eastern time on September 17, 2026, at which time bids will be opened. No pre-bid conference will be held for this project. All bid documents are available exclusively in electronic format through the Bid Express website at no cost.
Bid security equal to at least five percent (5%) of the total bid amount is required for bids of $100,000 or more, and successful bidders must provide payment and performance bonds for contracts exceeding $100,000. The project is federally funded under F.A.P. Number AC-STBG-G-272-1(031)E and classified as Type H work. MDOT SHA reserves the right to reject any and all bids and emphasizes that minority and disadvantaged business enterprises are encouraged to participate and will not be subject to discrimination. Bidders must register with Bid Express, designate an authorized representative, obtain an Info Tech Digital ID, and allow at least seven business days for approval before submitting bids. The notice was issued on August 11, 2026, by Administrator William Pines, P.E.
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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: St. Mary’s Cost of Plans: $0.00
Contract No.: SM2105171 Classification: H
Funding: Federal Bid Letting: September 17, 2026
F.A.P. Number: AC-STBG-G-272-1(031)E
Description: This project, located in Saint Mary’s County, is for the construction of a portion of MD 5 (Point Lookout Road). Beginning south of the intersection of MD 5 and MD
246 and extending in a northernly direction to north of the intersection of MD 5 and MD
471 for a total distance 0.57 miles.
The work will consist of the following:
(a) Bridge reconstruction
(b) Roadway widening
(c) Stream stabilization
(d) Closed storm drain system
(e) Stormwater management facilities
(f) Curb and gutter
(g) Sidewalk
(h) Landscaping
(i) Traffic signals
(j) Signing and pavement marking
(k) Utility relocation
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 https://www.bidx.com/maryland/main https://www.bidx.com/maryland/main https://www.bidx.com/ http://www.roads.maryland.gov/ 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.
DATE: August 11, 2026 William Pines, P.E.
Administrator
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