US 40 Shared Use Path-Aberdeen Train Station to Havre De Grace

Harford County, Maryland is requesting proposals for professional engineering services to develop a preliminary design for a shared-use path along US Route 40 between Aberdeen and Havre de Grace, with technical proposals due October 16, 2026 and a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on August 4 at 9:00 AM via Microsoft Teams. This is a qualifications-based selection under the Brooks Act with separate price negotiation.

The scope encompasses approximately 5.1 miles of corridor and includes survey work, wetland and tree delineation, deed research, utility designation, horizontal and vertical alignment design, drainage design, stormwater management, hydraulic and hydrologic studies, and NEPA documentation. The consultant must develop preliminary investigation designs for two pathway options (Westbound Option and Combined Option), each 10 feet wide with maximum 2% cross slope meeting ADA requirements. Deliverables are a Preliminary Investigation Report Initial Submission (70% billing) and Final Submission (100% billing) with concept plans and associated documentation.

Five Maryland-registered key staff positions are required: a Professional Engineer with 10+ years multi-use trail design experience; a Water Resources Engineer with 10+ years hydraulics and hydrology experience; a Highway Engineer with 10+ years design experience; an Environmental Scientist with 10+ years environmental feature experience; and a Professional Surveyor with 10+ years topographic survey experience. Minimum insurance includes $1,000,000 Professional Liability, $1,000,000 Commercial General Liability, $1,000,000 Comprehensive Automobile Liability, and Worker's Compensation coverage.

The contract has a maximum funding authority of $700,000 with no guaranteed minimum work or funds. The contract duration will not exceed one year from the Notice to Proceed. Funding sources include Federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Grant funds, State MDOT Kim Lamphier Bikeways Network Program Grant funds, and County funds, administered through the Federal Highway Administration with Maryland State Highway Administration assistance. Evaluation criteria are weighted as Technical Questions (40%), Key Staff (30%), and Work Plan (30%). Written questions are due August 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) online portal.