Maintenance And Repair To Highway Street Lighting At Various Locations

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is accepting bids for maintenance and repair services to highway street lighting at various locations in Howard County under Project 5281371428, with bids due July 23, 2026 at 12 noon Eastern Time via the Bid Express website.

MDOT SHA highly recommends attendance at a pre-bid conference scheduled for July 7, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., available via Microsoft Teams or conference call. The scope encompasses ongoing maintenance and repair work to highway street lighting infrastructure at multiple sites throughout Howard County. The contract is classified as Project Classification D and is funded through state sources.

Bid documents are available exclusively in electronic format at no cost on Bid Express; all bids must be submitted electronically, and no paper bids are accepted. For contracts valued below $100,000, no bid, performance, or payment bonds are required. For contracts $100,000 and above, bidders must submit bid security equal to at least five percent of the total bid amount, and the successful contractor must provide payment and performance bonds. Minimum wage rates are pre-determined by law and outlined in the Invitation for Bids. MDOT SHA emphasizes full participation opportunities for minority and disadvantaged business enterprises. Interested bidders must register with Bid Express, designate a bid submission representative, obtain an Info Tech Digital ID, and allow at least seven business days for approval and setup prior to submission.