TA2895176 Advertisement Notice.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: Talbot Cost of Plans: $0.00

Contract No.: TA2895176 Classification: F

Funding: Federal Bid Letting: November 25, 2025

F.A.P. Number: AC-HSIP-G-1301(196)E

Description: This project, located in the Town of Easton, Talbot County, consists of geometric and safety improvements along US 50 from Lomax Street to Dutchman’s Lane.

Within the project limits, US 50 has been identified as a Priority Corridor in SHA’s

Pedestrian Safety and Action Plan(PSAP). The project limits begin south of the intersection of US 50 and Dutchman’s Lane and extend north of the intersection of US 50 and Lomax Street, for a total distance 1.70 miles.

The work will consist of the following:

(a) Traffic control, including median, shoulder, and lane closures;

(b) New channelizing islands at intersections;

(c) Lengthening left turn bays;

(d) Safety improvements, including sidewalks and traffic barrier installation;

(e) Traffic signal upgrades;

(f) Roadway resurfacing;

(g) Drainage improvements, including updates to deficient or damaged pipes;

(h) Stormwater management/erosion and sediment control;

(i) 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 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: October 21, 2025 William Pines, P.E.

Administrator