IS 68 (National Freeway) from Mountain Road to the Sideling Hill Rest Area Slope Protection

The MDOT SHA hereby notifies all bidders that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority/ disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this notice and will not be subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, genetic information or disability in consideration for an award. Minority/ Disadvantaged business enterprises are encouraged to respond to this solicitation. On Federally assisted projects, the bidder's attention is called to the Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications (Executive Order 11246) which is a part of the contract proposal. All of these activities shall be done in accordance with Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, as amended. It is the goal of MDOT SHA that Disadvantaged and/or Minority Business Enterprises participate in all Federal Aid and State contracts, as applicable. Each contract will contain a specific participation goal. County: Washington Classification: F ($5,000,001 to $10,000,000) Funding: Federal F.A.P. Number: AC-NHPP-G-068-1(054)E This project, located in Washington County, is for the construction of a Rock Fall Barrier for the I-68 Sideling Hill Corridor. The project extends for a total distance of 0.27 miles along the Sideling Hill Corridor The work will consist of the following: (a)Installation of a permanent rock fall barrier along WB I-68 and EB I-68. (b)Remove and replace the existing W beam traffic barrier. (c)Clearing all loose materials from existing ditches and from the eroded slopes. (d)Cleaning of existing inlets and pipes. (e)Signs upgrade. Pre-Bid Conference: A Pre-Bid Conference has not been scheduled for this Project Minimum wage rates for each Project, if applicable, have been pre-determined by law and are set forth in the Invitation for Bids (IFB). Bids must only be made upon latest the electronic proposal forms (and attachments) that are furnished by the Administration. In accordance with State Finance and Procurement Title 13 of the Annotated Code of Maryland, no bid, performance or payment bonds are required for bids less than $100,000.00. However, bids $100,000.00 and above will not be considered unless a Bid Security is submitted as outlined in the Invitation for Bids. Bid Security shall equal at least 5 percent (5%) of the total amount bid, unless otherwise stated in the IFB. Also, the successful bidder will be required to supply Payment and Performance Bonds for all Contracts in excess of $100,000.00, unless otherwise stated in the IFB. The MDOT SHA reserves the right to reject any and all bids. MDOT - Call Order 103 IS 68 (National Freeway) from Mountain Road to the Sideling Hill Rest Area Slope Protection *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document.

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