XB1635E80 - Cleaning and Painting of Existing Bridges on Various Routes in Baltimore County.

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is requesting electronic bids for cleaning and painting of eight existing bridges (Nos. 0309700, 0315700, 0321703, 0321704, 0325000, 0329600, 0334700, and 03593X0) on various routes in Baltimore County under solicitation XB1635E80, with bids due November 24, 2026 at 12 Noon Eastern time. Contractors must hold SSPC Painting Contractor Certification conforming to SSPC-QP1 and QP2 standards — a mandatory qualification filter.

The project is federally funded under F.A.P. Number AC-STBG-NHPP-0004(390)E and classified as Type E. SHA actively encourages disadvantaged and minority business enterprises to participate and has established specific participation goals for this federally aided project.

Bids valued under $100,000 require no bid, performance, or payment bonds. Bids of $100,000 or greater must include bid security equal to at least five percent of the total bid amount; successful bidders will be required to provide both payment and performance bonds.

Electronic bid submission occurs exclusively through the Bid Express platform (https://www.bidx.com/maryland/main). Prospective bidders must register with Bid Express, designate a representative, obtain an Info Tech Digital ID, and allow at least seven business days for approval prior to bid submission. Bid documents are available at no cost through Bid Express. No pre-bid conference will be held. All bidding activities comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Executive Order 11246 regarding equal employment opportunity. SHA reserves the right to reject any and all bids.