Traffic barrier IS-68 (National Freeway) MV Smith Road to .31 Miles East of Orleans Road

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, sexualorientation, 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: Allegany Classification: D ($1,000,001 to $2,500,000) Funding: Federal F.A.P. Number: AC-HSIPG-68-1(52)E This project, located in Allegany County, is for the construction of a portion of IS-68. The project limits begin at MV Smith Rd. and extending in an easterly direction to 0.31 Mi E of Orleans Rd. for a total distance of 4.84 miles. Ramps in both East and West bound lanes are included. The work will consist of the following: a) Traffic Barrier Upgrades to MASH Standards b) W Beam Delineators A Pre Bid Conference will not be held 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 the latest 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 five percent (5%) of the total amount bid. Also, the successful bidder will be required to supply Payment and Performance Bonds for all Contracts in excess of $100,000.00. The MDOT SHA reserves the right to reject any and all bids. MDOT - Call Order 102 Traffic barrier IS-68 (National Freeway) MV Smith Road to .31 Miles East of Orleans Road

Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Operation and Maintenance of Exterior Improvements.
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