5270911427SB-Drawbridge Operation of the Cambridge Creek Drawbridge (#0900800) Located on Maryland Rt. 795 crossing Cambridge Creek in Dorchester County

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) has issued a Small Business Reserve Procurement for the drawbridge operation of the Cambridge Creek Drawbridge (#0900800) located on Maryland Route 795 crossing Cambridge Creek in Dorchester County, Maryland. This contract is set aside for Certified Small Businesses and has a specific Minority Business Enterprise participation goal. The contractor will be responsible for the daily drawbridge operation, including opening and closing the bridge for marine traffic. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Bid Express website by June 13, 2024. The contract does not require bid, performance, or payment bonds for bids less than $100,000, but those $100,000 and above will require bid security. The MDOT SHA reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

This contract is classified as a Type B project and will be funded by the state, with no federal funding involved. The MDOT SHA encourages Minority/Disadvantaged Business Enterprises to respond to this solicitation. The contract has a $0.00 cost of plans, and minimum wage rates have been pre-determined by law. The MDOT SHA has not scheduled a pre-bid conference for this project.