XB1635E80 - Cleaning and Painting of Existing Bridges on Various Routes in Baltimore County.

This public‑notice solicitation seeks a qualified contractor to clean and paint eight existing bridges (Nos. 0309700, 0315700, 0321703, 0321704, 0325000, 0329600, 0334700, and 03593X0) on various routes within Baltimore County, Maryland. The work must comply with SSPC‑QP1 and QP2 painting contractor certifications. Bids are to be submitted electronically via the State Highway Administration’s Bid Express portal by 12:00 PM EST on 24 Nov 2026. No pre‑bid conference is scheduled, and the contract will be awarded to the responsive, responsible bidder offering the best value. The project is funded by Federal aid and falls under the SHA’s heavy‑construction services category. • Scope: surface preparation, cleaning, and protective coating of bridge superstructures and decks. • Required certifications: SSPC‑QP1 and SSPC‑QP2 painting contractor credentials. • Delivery method: electronic bid submission only; paper bids not accepted. • Bid security: 5 % of bid amount required for bids ≥ $100,000; performance and payment bonds required for contracts ≥ $100,000. • No small‑business set‑aside; open to all qualified firms. • Anticipated contract size: multiple‑bridge painting project likely ranging from several hundred thousand to low‑million dollars.