QAELEC29R to establish an electrician on file for MDOT SHA Centreville (Eastern Shore)

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is requesting bids on electrician services for three Queen Anne's County facilities under IFB QAELEC29R, with bids due January 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM. Eligible bidders must hold a current Maryland master electrician license and have operated for a minimum of five years; subcontracting is prohibited.

The scope covers renovation, repair, maintenance, and expansion projects at the Centreville Maintenance Shop (111 Safety Drive, Centreville, MD 21617), Stevensville Satellite Facility (334 State Street, Stevensville, MD 21666), and Kent Narrows Drawbridge Tender House. Work is primarily 120V and 240V single-phase electrical systems performed by crews consisting of one licensed journeyman electrician and one licensed apprentice electrician, with no unlicensed helpers permitted. SHA supports the apprentice program through this procurement.

Pricing is based on hourly rates for master, journeyman, and apprentice electricians under routine scheduled conditions (estimated 20 hours for master, 280 hours for journeyman, 280 hours for apprentice) and emergency immediate call-out conditions (8 hours each for all three classifications). Bidders must specify a materials and supplies markup percentage between 0% and 10%, with a $10,000 materials allowance included. All pricing must be fully loaded with no additional compensation available. Payment cannot be made until services are rendered; SHA may purchase direct materials for contractor use, provided excess materials remain with SHA. Travel reimbursement is not permitted. Work is limited to normal operating hours of 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM unless otherwise arranged.

The contract term is three years or until quantities are exhausted, awarded as single award on firm fixed price basis. Contractors must maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $100,000 per occurrence and $300,000 annual aggregate, workers' compensation insurance, and automobile or commercial truck insurance compliant with Maryland requirements. All work is guaranteed against defects in workmanship for one year from acceptance. Questions are due January 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM. Optional facility tours are available at 410-758-0700 and do not affect bid evaluation. No MBE or DBE subcontracting goals apply; no federal funding is involved.