5272311429SB Operation of the Ocean City Drawbridge (#2300700) in Worcester County

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is procuring operational services for the Ocean City Drawbridge (#2300700) located in Worcester County, Maryland through a Small Business Reserve competitive bidding process. The contract deliverable encompasses the complete operation and management of the drawbridge facility, with key objectives focused on maintaining safe, efficient bridge operations and functionality. Prospective bidders must be certified by the Governor's Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs and meet statutory requirements under Maryland State Finance and Procurement Article 14-501 to 13-505. Electronic bids will be received exclusively through the Bid Express website (https://www.bidx.com/maryland/main) until 12 Noon Eastern time on May 21, 2026, with no pre-bid conference scheduled. Bidders must complete registration with Bid Express, designate a representative, obtain an Info Tech Digital ID, and allow at least seven business days for approval prior to submission. Bid documents are available for free viewing and downloading on the Bid Express platform. For contracts valued at $100,000 or greater, bid security equal to at least 5 percent of the total amount bid is required, along with payment and performance bonds upon contract award, though such requirements do not apply to bids under $100,000.

This procurement is restricted to businesses certified as small businesses, minority-owned businesses, or women-owned businesses by the Governor's Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs, limiting participation to qualified entities meeting specific statutory criteria. The contract is classified as Project Classification B and is funded through State sources. Minority and disadvantaged business enterprises are actively encouraged to submit proposals, and the contract will contain a specific participation goal for such firms. MDOT SHA reserves the right to reject any and all bids received. Minimum wage rates applicable to this contract have been predetermined by law and are specified in the Invitation for Bids. No specific award value or budget range has been disclosed in the available procurement documents.