527D51429 - operation of drawbridges at various locations in anne arundel and calvert counties

The State of Maryland is issuing a procurement opportunity (527D51429) for the operation of drawbridges at various locations in Anne Arundel and Calvert Counties. This service contract solicitation requires qualified contractors to manage and operate drawbridges across multiple sites within these two Maryland counties. The contractor will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of these critical transportation infrastructure assets, ensuring proper maintenance schedules, emergency response protocols, and adherence to all applicable maritime and transportation regulations. Key objectives include maintaining operational readiness of all drawbridges, ensuring public safety during bridge operations, and minimizing disruptions to vehicular and marine traffic. The solicitation was posted on April 28, 2026, with a proposal submission deadline of May 28, 2026, allowing potential bidders thirty days to prepare and submit their responses. While specific evaluation criteria details are not provided in the available documentation, typical evaluation factors for such operations contracts include the bidder's experience with drawbridge operations, technical qualifications of proposed personnel, safety records, maintenance capabilities, and cost proposals.

The available documentation does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or preferences for particular business classifications. No incumbent vendor information or existing contractor details are provided in the procurement notice. Similarly, specific budget ranges or award values have not been disclosed in the materials provided. Interested contractors should obtain the complete solicitation documents from the State of Maryland's procurement office to identify any bonding requirements, insurance specifications, technical qualifications required for bridge operators, or preferences for minority-owned, women-owned, or other designated business enterprises that may apply to this opportunity.