MD 245 (Hollywood Road) From Baldridge Street to Town Run Drive Phase 2 New Sidewalk Construction

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is requesting electronic bids for new sidewalk, curb and gutter, stormwater management, storm drain, landscaping, signing, pavement marking, and water and sewer line relocation on MD 245 (Hollywood Road) in St. Mary's County, with bids due October 1, 2026 at 12 Noon Eastern time.

The project extends 0.68 miles from south of the Baldridge Street intersection northerly to Town Run Drive. Work encompasses full utility and drainage coordination, including water and sewer line relocation — a scope element that may require coordination with local utility authorities. Electronic bids are submitted exclusively through Bid Express (https://www.bidx.com/maryland/main) at no cost for plan access. No pre-bid conference will be held.

The project is federally funded under F.A.P. Number AC-CRP-1220(002)E and classified as Category E. Bid security equal to at least five percent of the total amount bid is required for contracts $100,000 and above; no bond is required for bids under $100,000. Successful bidders awarded contracts exceeding $100,000 must provide payment and performance bonds. Minority and disadvantaged business enterprises are encouraged to participate and will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids without discrimination.

Bidders must register with Bid Express, obtain an Info Tech Digital ID, and allow at least seven business days for approval before submission. MDOT SHA reserves the right to reject any and all bids.