Installation and Modification of Highway Signs Statewide

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is soliciting electronic bids for installation and modification of highway signs statewide within Districts 6 and 7, with bids due May 14, 2026 at 12:00 Noon Eastern time and a pre-bid conference scheduled for April 21, 2026 via virtual Microsoft Teams.

This is a federally funded project under the Federal Aid Program (F.A.P. Number: AC-HSIPG-STBGG-NHPPG-000F(095)E), classified as Category E. The scope spans six counties (Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, Howard, and Washington) and includes new ground-mounted sign installations using extruded aluminum, sheet aluminum, wood supports, steel beam supports, or tubular steel supports; banding of signs to new or existing supports; new overhead and cantilever structure installations; sign lighting maintenance systems; modification and removal of existing highway signs and structures; placement of W-beam traffic barriers with associated end treatments; new pavement markings; and preformed symbols and legends.

The SHA emphasizes commitment to equal employment opportunity and encourages participation from minority and disadvantaged business enterprises, ensuring full opportunity to submit bids without discrimination. All work must comply with Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and the Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications under Executive Order 11246, as amended.

Bid security equal to at least five percent of the total amount bid is required for bids of $100,000 or more; no bid, performance, or payment bonds are required for bids less than $100,000. The successful bidder for contracts exceeding $100,000 must supply payment and performance bonds. Minimum wage rates have been pre-determined by law and are outlined in the Invitation for Bids. Bid documents are available in electronic format only through the Bid Express website at https://www.bidx.com/maryland/main at no cost.