Safe Streets for All: Georgia Avenue at Evans Parkway

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M‑NCPPC) is seeking qualified contractors to construct a protected pedestrian crossing with a High‑Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) signal at the intersection of Georgia Avenue (MD‑97) and Evans Parkway in Wheaton, MD. The work is part of the Safe Streets for All grant funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation and will be performed within the Maryland State Highway Administration right‑of‑way. Bids must be submitted electronically by October 12 2026; a pre‑bid conference is scheduled for September 23 2026 (attendance optional). The project involves civil construction, traffic signal installation, and related site work. • Scope: design‑build installation of a HAWK pedestrian signal, curb ramps, pavement markings, and related roadway improvements. • Location: 2001 Evans Parkway, Wheaton, MD 20902 (intersection of GA Ave MD‑97 and Evans Pkwy). • Funding: Federal Safe Streets for All grant administered through MD SHA. • Contract type: Invitation for Bid (IFB) – competitive sealed‑bid procurement. • Required qualifications: experience with traffic signal construction, right‑of‑way work, and compliance with MD SHA standards. • Submission: electronic bids via OpenGov Procurement; paper bids not accepted. • Key dates: Pre‑bid conference Sep 23 2026 (optional), bid deadline Oct 12 2026 4 PM EST.