850542mddotHO5415179.pdf

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: Howard and Prince George’s Cost of Plans: $0.00 Contract No.: HO5415179 Classification: H Funding: Federal Bid Letting: November 24, 2026 F.A.P. Number: AC-HSIP-G-251-1(101)E

Description: This project, located in Prince George’s County and Howard County, is for construction of pedestrian safety improvements along a portion of US 1 (Washington Boulevard). The project limits extend from MD 979 (Main Street) to Gorman Road for a total distance of 2.22 miles.

The work will consist of the following:

(a) reconstruction of approximately 2.1 miles of existing pavement shoulder/outside lanes to 10-foot-wide street level shared use paths;

(b) construction of new 2-foot-wide concrete median separating street level shared use paths from vehicular traffic lanes for an approximate total length of 0.35 miles

(c) reconstruction of existing and new construction of 5-foot-wide concrete sidewalk approximately 0.8 miles in length to be Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant;

(d) construction and reconstruction of ADA curb ramps to be ADA compliant;

(e) install crosswalks at street intersections and select driveway locations;

(f) construction and reconstruction of curb and gutter;

(g) reconstruction of commercial entrances and residential entrances and driveways;

(h) constructing concrete moment slabs over box culvert crossings to meet Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH) compliance requirements;

(i) reconstruction of existing traffic signals;

https://www.bidx.com/maryland/main https://www.bidx.com/maryland/main https://www.bidx.com/ http://www.roads.maryland.gov/

(j) upgrading existing traffic signals to be compliant with the latest Accessible Pedestrian Signal (APS) / Countdown Pedestrian Signal (CPS) standards;

(k) upgrading existing bus stops to be Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant;

(l) relocation of existing Regional Transportation Agency (RTA) bus stops;

(m) excavation and grading;

(n) perform grinding and pavement resurfacing;

(o) furnish and install signing and pavement markings;

(p) construction and reconstruction of storm drain (SD) inlets, pipes, manholes, and structures;

(q) construction of new stormwater management facilities;

(r) installing erosion and sediment control measures;

(s) installing landscape items;

(t) and maintenance of traffic;

(u) relocation of Howard County utilities where drainage structure conflicts require;

and

(v) relocation of Howard County watermain.

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.

DATE: October 20, 2026 William Pines, P.E.

Administrator