VC-001-260-003 - Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery Replace Entrance and Exit Roadway

The State of Maryland Department of General Services is soliciting bids for replacement of entrance and exit roadway at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery under VC-001-260-003, a Small Business Reserve (SBR) only solicitation with bids due August 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. through eMarylandMarketplaceAdvantage (eMMA). This is a restricted SBR procurement — only certified small businesses may bid as prime contractors.

The scope includes removing existing asphalt by cutting and milling, installing replacement 2-inch bituminous concrete wearing course to existing grades, inspecting and patching lower asphalt as needed, proof rolling, and applying painted line markings in accordance with project drawings. Unit pricing covers overlay surface course (estimated 225 tons), patching (estimated 10 square yards), and wide crack sealing (estimated 20 linear feet). Bidders must hold Maryland contractor licensing and minimum three years of experience performing similar asphalt work. All materials must conform to Maryland Department of Transportation SHA Standard Specifications for Construction Materials (January 2001) with specified asphalt emulsions, hot mix asphalt types with PG 64-22 binder, and approved aggregate and filter blanket materials. Work is restricted to Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., to minimize disruption to cemetery operations at 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, Prince Georges County, Maryland.

Contract completion is required within 90 calendar days of notice to proceed, with liquidated damages of $250 per day for delays beyond the completion date. The contractor must maintain one traffic lane open during active construction and submit a two-year warranty. Award is made to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest total bid price. Contract amount is under $200,000, so bonds are not required. Bidders must submit Bid Proposal Affidavit and SBR Contract Affidavit. Questions are due August 13, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. A pre-bid conference and site visit was held August 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. on site. Addendum 1 has been issued. Bid prices are irrevocable for 120 days following bid opening. A one percent electronic transaction fee applies.