AZ5727114R_Ad Notice (signed).pdf

Prepared by: Mark Furman RC# 61.50 Ext.: 8511 Desired Publication Date (Normally Thurs., Fri., Sat.):

Approved: Deputy Admin. / / Chief R/W Acq / / Dep.Dir.-OOF / / Director

Chief Fed Aid / / Division Chief

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

This procurement has been designated for a Small Business Preference under COMAR

21.11.01.05. The procurement agency will accept the most favorable responsive bid from a responsible small business (COMAR 21.01.02.01B(80)) if the bid of the small business does not exceed the most favorable responsive bid received from a responsible bidder who is not a small business by: (1) more than 5 percent; (2) more than 7% for a veteran-owned small business; (3) more than 8% for a disabled-veteran-owned small business; or (4) the percentage otherwise identified in the solicitation as the small business preference. Further information on the certification process is available at https://procurement.maryland.gov/

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. It is the goal of MDOT SHA that Minority Business Enterprises participate in all 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 https://www.roads.maryland.gov/mdotsha/pages/cic.aspx?PageId=857 for additional information.

County: Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne’s Counties(D2)

Cost of Plans: $0.00

Contract No.: AZ5727114R Classification: B Funding: State Bid Opening: November 19, 2026

Description: This project, located in Cecil, Kent and Queen Anne’s Counties (District 2), is for the maintenance and preservation of environmental assets including the SHA District 2 Office and the Centreville, Chestertown and Elkton Maintenance Facilities.

Environmental Assets include but are not limited to landscape planting beds, individual trees, turf areas, stream sites and wetlands within MDOT facilities and right-of-ways, easements held by MDOT, and areas under agreement with MDOT.

A “Pre-Bidding Session” for the purpose of answering or obtaining answers to questions of parties interested in constructing the work relative to Right-of-Way, Utilities, Design, and Construction Details will be conducted at 10:00 AM on November 2, 2026, at the SHA Cambridge Facility located at 2954 Old Route 50 (2nd Floor), Cambridge, Maryland 21613, or Via TEAMS at https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/281974338856685?p=7ImkFXvulfVMHoxykF, Meeting ID: 281 974 338 856 685, Passcode: k92SY2gv Dial in by phone at +1 667-262- 2962,Baltimore, Phone conference ID: 998 874 162#. While attendance at the pre-bid conference is not mandatory, this is the offeror’s opportunity to raise questions and/or issues of concern regarding the 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 27, 2026 William Pines, P.E.

Administrator

10/23/2026 for KPW 10/23/2026