XB1635F80 - Cleaning and Painting of Existing Bridges on Various Routes in Montgomery County.

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is requesting electronic bids for cleaning and painting of eight existing bridges (Nos. 1500700, 1500900, 1502700, 1510500, 1511000, 1511100, 1511300, and 1511400) on various routes in Montgomery County, with bids due October 29, 2026 at 12 Noon Eastern Time. Contractors performing cleaning or painting work must hold SSPC Painting Contractor Certification conforming to SSPC-QP1 and QP2 standards—the mandatory qualification filter.

The contract is federally funded under FAP Number AC-STBG-NHPP-0004(391)E with Classification E designation. Electronic bids must be submitted through Bid Express (https://www.bidx.com/maryland/main). Bidders must register with Bid Express, select Maryland Department of Transportation as the referring agency, obtain a paid subscription to the Internet Bidding Service, and acquire an Info Tech Digital ID, allowing at least seven business days for approval. Bid documents are available electronically at no cost through both Bid Express and the SHA website (www.roads.maryland.gov).

For bids under $100,000, no bid, performance, or payment bonds are required. For bids of $100,000 and above, bidders must provide Bid Security equal to at least five percent of the total bid amount, and the successful contractor will be required to furnish Payment and Performance Bonds. Minimum wage rates have been predetermined by law and are detailed in the Invitation for Bids. No pre-bid conference will be held. Minority and disadvantaged business enterprises are encouraged to participate. All activities must comply with Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and Executive Order 11246 regarding equal employment opportunity. SHA reserves the right to reject any and all bids.