MD 249 (Piney Point Road) from Thomas Road to Stark Drive -Drainage Improvements -Design-Build

The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) is seeking a qualified Design‑Build team to design and construct drainage, flood‑mitigation, and living‑shoreline improvements along a 2‑mile stretch of MD 249 (Piney Point Road) on Saint George Island, St. Mary’s County, MD. The project addresses chronic tidal flooding, erosion, and low‑lying roadway conditions, aiming to provide reliable, long‑term access for at least 25 years. The contract is a fixed‑price, best‑value award valued at $9,369,760, with the design‑build team responsible for all engineering, permitting, utility coordination, environmental compliance, and construction activities. • Scope: design and construction of roadway elevation, drainage structures, culverts, living‑shoreline stabilization, and associated utilities. • Location: MD 249 between Thomas Road and Stark Drive, Saint George Island, MD (approx. 2 mi). • Contract type: Fixed‑price Design‑Build, $9.37 M, awarded to the most qualified team from a Reduced Candidate List. • Schedule: RFQ issued 9/29/2026, SOQ due 11/2/2026, award 7/27/2027, notice to proceed anticipated 8/30/2027. • Required permits: NPDES, Section 404, FEMA LOMR, state water‑quality and erosion permits, among others. • Environmental constraints: protection of threatened species (tricolored bat, monarch butterfly) and critical habitats (SAV, oyster beds, Atlantic sturgeon). • Mandatory qualifications: DBE participation goal 0 %; bonding capacity, insurance, and performance history required. • Evaluation: Phase 1 – RFQ (qualifications); Phase 2 – RFP (technical & price proposals).