SBR: Salt Structure Capital Improvements at Various Locations

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is soliciting bids for salt structure capital improvements at various locations in Montgomery and Prince George's Counties under a Small Business Reserve designation, with bids due October 29, 2026. This procurement is restricted to Certified Small Business vendors meeting statutory requirements under State Finance and Procurement Article 14-501 through 13-505 of the Annotated Code of Maryland and certified by the Governor's Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs.

The scope covers capital improvements to salt structures at multiple sites across both counties. Online electronic bids are received through Bid Express (https://www.bidx.com/maryland/main) and must be submitted by 12 Noon Eastern Time on October 29. A pre-bid conference is highly recommended on October 16 at 10:00 a.m., accessible via Microsoft Teams or conference call. Bidders must register with Bid Express, obtain an Info Tech Digital ID, and allow at least seven business days for approval before submission.

Bid security equal to at least 5 percent of the total bid amount is required for bids of $100,000 or above; no bonds are required for bids below $100,000. Successful bidders on contracts exceeding $100,000 must supply Payment and Performance Bonds unless otherwise stated in the Invitation for Bids. Minimum wage rates are predetermined by law and specified in the Invitation for Bids. The contract is funded by State resources. All bid documents are available exclusively in electronic format on Bid Express at no cost. The contract number is XZ1025329SB. For additional information, bidders may contact the Contractors' Information Center at the SHA website or email SAimufua@mdot.maryland.gov.