549D41429SB Highway Maintenance Contract Support at Various Locations in Baltimore and Harford Counties

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is soliciting bids on highway maintenance contract support at various locations in Baltimore and Harford Counties under contract 549D41429SB, with bids due August 13, 2026 at 12 noon Eastern time through the Bid Express website. This procurement is exclusively reserved for certified small businesses meeting the statutory requirements in State Finance and Procurement Article 14-501 through 13-505 of the Annotated Code of Maryland and certified by the Governor's Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs — the eligibility filter that gates participation.

The contract is classified as Category C with state funding. Bids must be submitted electronically through Bid Express (https://www.bidx.com/maryland/main); paper bids will not be accepted. Bidders must register with Bid Express, obtain a paid subscription to the Internet Bidding Service, and secure an Info Tech Digital ID, allowing at least seven business days for approval before submission.

Bid security equal to at least 5 percent of the total bid amount is required for bids of $100,000 and above. Successful bidders will be required to supply payment and performance bonds for contracts exceeding $100,000 unless otherwise stated in the Invitation for Bids. No bid, performance, or payment bonds are required for bids less than $100,000. Minimum wage rates, if applicable, have been predetermined by law and are outlined in the IFB.

A pre-bid conference is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on July 22, 2026, and may be attended via Microsoft Teams or conference call; MDOT SHA highly recommends attendance. The contract carries no cost for plans. MDOT SHA reserves the right to reject any and all bids.