XB2455B76 - Traffic Barrier Upgrades at Various Locations in Allegany, Garrett, and Washington Counties Safety - Upgrade to MASH Compliance

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is procuring traffic barrier upgrade services through a competitive sealed bid process for an areawide project spanning Allegany, Garrett, and Washington counties. The project encompasses multiple road segments including MD 36, US 40, MD 495, US 50, MD 34, MD 550, US 340, MD 63, MD 491, MD 68, and MD 494, with specific milepost locations detailed for each route. The work consists of upgrading existing traffic barriers to achieve MASH (Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware) compliance and installing post-mounted delineators on traffic barriers across all identified locations. This federally funded project (F.A.P. Number AC-HSIPG-0004(345)E) is classified as a Class E contract with contract number XB2455B76. Electronic bids must be submitted through the Bid Express website (https://www.bidx.com/maryland/main) no later than 12 Noon Eastern time on June 18, 2026, at which time bids will be opened. Bidders are required to register with Bid Express and obtain an Info Tech Digital ID, with a minimum of seven business days needed for approval and account setup. No pre-bid conference will be held, and bid documents are available exclusively in electronic format at no cost through the Bid Express platform.

MDOT SHA emphasizes full opportunity for minority and disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs) to participate without discrimination, in accordance with Executive Order 11246 and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Minimum wage rates are predetermined by law and will be specified in the Invitation for Bids. Bid security requirements apply based on bid amount: no bid, performance, or payment bonds are required for bids under $100,000; however, bids of $100,000 or more must include bid security equal to at least 5 percent of the total bid amount, and successful bidders will be required to provide performance and payment bonds. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the project documentation. The plan cost is $0.00, and MDOT SHA reserves the right to reject any and all bids submitted. Specific award values or budget ranges for this project have not been disclosed in the available documentation.