4770161428 - Install, Repair or Replace W Beam at Various Locations in Allegany County

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is procuring services for the installation, repair, or replacement of W Beam guardrails at various locations throughout Allegany County. This is a state-funded project with no Federal-Aid Program designation. Bids will be received exclusively through the Bid Express electronic platform (https://www.bidx.com/maryland/main) with a deadline of 12 Noon Eastern time on May 21, 2026, at which time bids will be opened publicly on the BIDX website. No pre-bid conference has been scheduled for this project. Bid documents are available at no cost in electronic format only on the Bid Express platform, and all prospective bidders must register with Bid Express, designate a representative to submit bids, obtain an Info Tech Digital ID, and allow at least seven business days for approval and system setup prior to bid submission. The Notice to Contractors was posted on April 21, 2026, providing a one-month window for bid preparation and submission.

The project emphasizes MDOT SHA's commitment to equal opportunity employment and procurement practices in accordance with Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and Executive Order 11246, particularly regarding the engagement of minority and disadvantaged business enterprises. Bid security, payment bonds, and performance bonds are not required for bids under $100,000.00; however, bids at or exceeding $100,000.00 must include bid security equal to at least 5 percent of the total bid amount and require both performance and payment bonds. Predetermined minimum wage rates, if applicable, are detailed in the Invitation for Bids documents. MDOT SHA reserves the right to reject any and all bids received. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available procurement documentation, and no incumbent vendor information or existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified in the contract opportunity materials.