Chip Seal Surface Treatment of Trunkline Road

The County Commissioners of Caroline County, on behalf of the Caroline County Department of Public Works, is soliciting sealed bids for chip seal surface treatment of Trunkline Road in Caroline County, Maryland, with bids due August 13, 2026 at 9:30 a.m., and a pre-bid meeting scheduled for July 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Caroline County Courthouse in Denton. A local-vendor preference applies pursuant to Caroline County Purchasing Ordinance, and certified minority business enterprises are encouraged to respond.

The scope encompasses roadway base repair and build-up where required, limited clearing, application of four courses of chip seal surface treatment, and stabilization of disturbed areas across six base bid items: mobilization (1 lump sum), sediment and erosion control (1 lump sum), roadway widening/box-out (5,468 cubic yards), roadway base build-up (17,236 cubic yards), chip seal surface treatment (43,920 square yards), and four-inch wide paint markings (18,047 linear feet). Additional contingency items are available for optional sections of Trunkline Road between specified intersections. Work must be completed within 60 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.

Bidders must provide bid security equal to five percent of the bid amount and furnish a performance bond equal to 100 percent of the bid price. Required insurance includes commercial general liability of $2,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence and workers' compensation as required by law, with the County named as additional insured. Award is based on the lowest qualified, responsive, and responsible bidder, evaluated on specification compliance, bid clarity, contractor ability to perform on time, and local-vendor preference. Contract award is anticipated within 30 calendar days of bid opening, with execution required within ten working days of award. Payment is made within 30 days of receipt of properly approved invoices. The contract is subject to appropriation of funding by the County. Written questions must be submitted by noon on July 30, 2026, with addenda posted by August 6, 2026.