XB1635F80 Ad Notice.pdf

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XB1635F80 - Cleaning and Painting of Existing Bridges on Various Routes in Montgomery County.
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BPM058966
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Montgomery County, Maryland

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This is a Notice to Contractors issued by the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (SHA) for an electronic bid solicitation. The project involves cleaning and painting of eight existing bridges (Nos. 1500700, 1500900, 1502700, 1510500, 1511000, 1511100, 1511300, and 1511400) located on various routes in Montgomery County, Maryland. Contractors performing cleaning or painting work must possess SSPC's Painting Contractor Certification conforming to SSPC-QP1 and QP2 standards. Electronic bids must be submitted through the Bid Express website (https://www.bidx.com/maryland/main) no later than 12 Noon Eastern Time on October 29, 2026, at which time bids will be opened. No pre-bid conference will be held for this contract. Bidders must register with Bid Express, select Maryland Department of Transportation as the referring agency, obtain a paid subscription to the Internet Bidding Service, and acquire an Info Tech Digital ID, allowing at least seven business days for approval. Bid documents are available electronically at no cost through the Bid Express website and the SHA website (www.roads.maryland.gov).

The contract is federally funded under FAP Number AC-STBG-NHPP-0004(391)E with a Classification E designation. Bid documents are available at no cost. For bids under $100,000, no bid, performance, or payment bonds are required. For bids of $100,000 and above, bidders must submit Bid Security equal to at least five percent of the total bid amount, and the successful contractor will be required to provide Payment and Performance Bonds. Minimum wage rates have been predetermined by law and are detailed in the Invitation for Bids. The SHA reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Minority and disadvantaged business enterprises are encouraged to participate, and all activities must comply with Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and Executive Order 11246 regarding equal employment opportunity. The notice was issued on September 22, 2026.

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STATE OF MARYLAND

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

ONLINE ELECTRONIC BIDS for the project(s) listed below will be received by the State Highway Administration (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 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 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.

Counties: Montgomery Cost of Plans: $0.00 Contract No.: XB1635F80 Classification: E Funding: Federal Bid Opening: 10/29/2026 F.A.P. Number: AC-STBG-NHPP-0004(391)E

Description: Cleaning and Painting of Existing Bridge Nos. 1500700, 1500900, 1502700, 1510500, 1511000, 1511100, 1511300, and 1511400 on Various Routes in Montgomery County. The Contractor performing any cleaning or painting work shall have SSPC’s Painting Contractor Certification Conforming to SSPC-QP1 and QP2.

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

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 SHA reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

DATE: 09/22/2026 William Pines, P.E.

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

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