Repair and Resurfacing of Joppa Road

Harford County, Maryland Department of Procurement is soliciting bids for repair and resurfacing of three roadways — Joppa Road (MD Route 7 to MD Route 40 and MD Route 40 to Trimble Road), Beavers Court, and Joppa Farm Road (MD Route 40 to Barksdale Road) under IFB 27-088, with bids due August 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST. Prequalification in the A2 — Highway Paving — Bituminous category is required prior to the bid due date, a hard eligibility filter. Minority, Disadvantaged, Women, Small, and Veteran Owned Business Enterprises are encouraged to respond.

The scope encompasses milling 32,000 square yards of asphalt pavement, placing 4,400 tons of Superpave asphalt mix, replacing 7,000 linear feet of curb and gutter, installing 1,000 square feet of sidewalk, and completing related site work. Work must be finished within a timeframe to be established upon Notice to Proceed. Contractors must conduct site visits prior to bid preparation.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder evaluated on price, quality, performance, conformity to specifications, delivery time, and previous performance. A bid deposit equal to 5% of the total bid price is required, returnable to the three lowest bidders after award. The successful bidder must furnish performance, payment, and maintenance bonds at specified percentages of the contract value. Monthly payment will be made based on approved progress estimates with retainage of up to 10% until the work is 50% complete, then reduced to no less than 5%, with final payment issued within 30 days of work acceptance. The County retains 10% of the final estimate for 12 months to cover defects and repairs, or the contractor may furnish a 10% maintenance bond to avoid retainage. Liquidated damages apply for delays within the contractor's control.

The pre-bid meeting is July 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM EST at 212 South Bond Street, Bel Air, Maryland. Questions are due July 31, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST. Bids will be publicly opened at 2:00 PM via Webex. Contractors must comply with Maryland State Tax requirements and register with eMaryland Marketplace Advantage within five days of award and on the Euna Procurement Portal. The contract is subject to availability of future fiscal year funding and will automatically terminate without liability to the County if funds become unavailable.

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