XB1635D80 - Cleaning & Painting Existing Bridges on Various Rts

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (SHA) is soliciting sealed bids for cleaning and painting six existing bridges on various routes in Anne Arundel and St. Mary's Counties under Notice XB1635D80, with bids due December 3, 2026 at 12:00 noon Eastern. Any contractor performing cleaning or painting work must hold SSPC Painting Contractor Certification conforming to SSPC-QP1 and QP2. That certification is the decisive eligibility filter.

The scope covers Bridge Nos. 0213500, 0214900, 0215000, 0216200, 0220000, and 1802600. The project is federally assisted under F.A.P. Number AC-STBG-NHPP-0004(395)E and is classified as a Type E project. Predetermined minimum wage rates apply and are detailed in the Invitation for Bids. SHA states that minority and disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to bid and are encouraged to respond, but the source names no participation goal or set-aside.

For contracts exceeding $100,000, bidders must post bid security of at least five percent of the total bid amount and furnish payment and performance bonds. Contracts below $100,000 require no bonds. Bidders must register with Bid Express, designate a bid representative, and obtain an Info Tech Digital ID, allowing at least seven business days for approval before submission. Paper bids will not be accepted. Bid documents are available electronically at no cost through Bid Express. No pre-bid conference will be held. SHA reserves the right to reject any and all bids.