XZ7105129SB Restorations of Salt Storage Facilities at Various Locations in Carroll, Frederick, and Howard Counties

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is soliciting bids on a Small Business Reserve contract for restoration of salt storage facilities at various locations in Carroll, Frederick, and Howard Counties, with bids due October 9, 2026 via electronic submission through Bid Express by 12 Noon Eastern Time. This is a restricted procurement — award is limited exclusively to vendors certified by the Governor's Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs and meeting statutory requirements under State Finance and Procurement Article 14-501 to 13-505 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.

The scope covers construction or renovation services to restore existing salt storage infrastructure across the three named counties. The project is funded by state sources. No pre-bid conference has been scheduled. Bids must be submitted electronically through Bid Express (https://www.bidx.com/maryland/main); paper bids will not be accepted. Bidders must register with Bid Express, obtain an Info Tech Digital ID, and allow at least seven business days for approval and setup.

Bid security requirements are tiered by project cost: bids under $100,000 require no bid, performance, or payment bonds; bids of $100,000 or above must include bid security equal to at least 5 percent of the total bid amount, and successful bidders will be required to supply payment and performance bonds for contracts exceeding $100,000. Minimum wage rates are predetermined by law and detailed in the Invitation for Bids. Plans are available at no cost. MDOT SHA reserves the right to reject any and all bids.