XQ3755729R - Facility Paving at Various Locations in Carroll, Frederick, and Howard Counties Facilities Improvements

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is soliciting online electronic bids for facility paving at various locations in Carroll, Frederick, and Howard Counties, with bids due November 6, 2026 and opening at 12 Noon Eastern time. This contract carries a Small Business Preference under COMAR 21.11.01.05: certified small businesses may win if their bid does not exceed the lowest non-small business bid by no more than 5 percent (7 percent for veteran-owned small businesses, 8 percent for disabled-veteran-owned small businesses).

Specific paving locations will be identified after project award. Each task order will define scope, work limits, estimated quantities, and completion duration. Bids must be submitted electronically through https://www.bidx.com/maryland/main using MDOT SHA's latest proposal forms; no paper bids are accepted. Minimum wage rates are pre-determined by law and will be provided in the Invitation for Bids. The procurement encourages minority and disadvantaged business enterprise participation with specific participation goals to be identified at contract award.

Bid security of at least 5 percent of the total bid amount is required for contracts valued at $100,000 or above. Successful bidders on contracts exceeding $100,000 must supply Payment and Performance Bonds; no bonds are required for bids under $100,000. MDOT SHA reserves the right to reject any and all bids. No pre-bid conference is scheduled.