HO5415179 - US 1 (Washington Boulevard) from MD 979 (Main Street) to Gorman Road Pedestrian Safety Action Plan

This public‑notice solicitation seeks a qualified contractor to design and construct a comprehensive pedestrian safety improvement package along a 2.22‑mile corridor of US 1 (Washington Boulevard) between MD 979 (Main Street) and Gorman Road in Prince George’s and Howard Counties, Maryland. The work includes converting shoulders to shared‑use paths, adding concrete medians, installing ADA‑compliant sidewalks, curb ramps, crosswalks, upgraded traffic signals, bus stops, storm‑drain infrastructure, utility relocations, erosion control, and related site work. The contract will be awarded to the responsive bidder who meets the bid requirements and provides the required bid security for bids ≥ $100,000. • Convert ~2.1 mi of pavement shoulder to 10‑ft shared‑use paths • Install 0.35 mi of 2‑ft concrete median separating paths from traffic • Build ~0.8 mi of 5‑ft ADA‑compliant sidewalks and curb ramps • Upgrade traffic signals to Accessible Pedestrian Signal/Countdown standards • Relocate bus stops and Howard County utilities, including watermain • Perform excavation, grading, pavement resurfacing, and storm‑drain upgrades • Provide erosion‑control, landscaping, signage, and traffic‑maintenance services • Submit electronic bids by 12 PM EST on 24 Nov 2026 via the MDOT SHA Bid Express portal.