B-25-027-52718 Rehabilitation of Bridge #CE0041 Glebe Road Over Scotchman's Creek

Cecil County, Maryland is soliciting bids for the rehabilitation of Bridge #CE0041 on Glebe Road over Scotchman's Creek under Contract B-25-027-52718, with bids due August 1, 2026. A local-bidder preference under Cecil County Code Section 92 applies; bidders must certify their status during proposal submission.

The scope encompasses removal and replacement of bridge abutment bearings, beamseat, and backwall; installation of deck end diaphragms and drainage troughs; repairs to existing abutment stem, wingwalls, and piers; epoxy protective coating on abutment stems and piers; traffic barrier installation; parapet end post reconstruction; and pavement resurfacing and full-depth paving. All work must conform to Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration Standard Specifications. Shop drawings and calculations must be stamped by Maryland-licensed professional engineers. Key technical requirements include jacking system designs and calculations prior to material ordering; epoxy-coated reinforcing steel and non-shrink grout for repairs; pressure injection methods for crack repair with minimum 90 percent penetration verification by core sampling; ASTM A615 Grade 60 reinforcing steel; epoxy grout with minimum 6500 psi compressive strength; and welding to shielded metal-arc standards. Strip seal expansion joint manufacturers must demonstrate minimum ten-year design and manufacture experience. The contractor assumes responsibility for all means, methods, temporary support systems, and structural damage caused during operations.

Contractors must maintain General Liability of $2 million annual aggregate / $1 million per occurrence; Automobile Liability of $1 million combined single limit; Workers' Compensation with statutory limits and Employers' Liability of $1 million per occurrence; and Professional Liability of $1 million. All insurance carriers must hold A.M. Best Rating of A-, Class X or better, with Cecil County named as additional insured. A certificate of insurance is required before contract award.

Bidders must complete and submit a Certification of Contractors Qualifications form disclosing years in business, Maryland residency and regular place of business, licensing status, sales tax compliance, and prior disbarment or suspension history.