FR7945285 - I-70 (Eisenhower Memorial Highway) at US 15 and MD 180 Lighting

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is requesting online electronic bids for replacement and upgrade of roadway lighting infrastructure at the I-70 interchange with US 15 and MD 180 in Frederick County, with bids due July 23, 2026 at 12 Noon Eastern time through https://www.bidx.com/maryland/main.

The scope includes installation of low-level and high-mast poles with foundations and luminaires; underpass luminaires; electrical systems comprising metered service pedestals, conduit, conductors, junction boxes, and manholes; removal and installation of w-beam traffic barriers with end treatments; removal of existing lighting infrastructure; maintenance of traffic; erosion and sediment control; and tree protection with landscaping. The project is federally funded under FAP Number AC-HSIP-G-070-1(299)E and classified as Type F contract FR7945285.

Work is located in Frederick County, Maryland. No pre-bid conference will be held. Bid documents are available exclusively in electronic format at no charge on the Bid Express website. Prospective bidders must register with Bid Express, obtain an Info Tech Digital ID, and allow at least seven business days for approval before submitting.

Bid security equal to at least 5% of the total bid amount is required for bids of $100,000 or more; successful bidders on contracts exceeding $100,000 must provide payment and performance bonds. Bids under $100,000 do not require bid, performance, or payment bonds. Minimum wage rates have been pre-determined by law and are included in the Invitation for Bids. MDOT SHA encourages minority and disadvantaged business enterprises to participate and guarantees non-discrimination in bidding and award consideration. All bids must be submitted electronically; paper bids will not be accepted.