Caroline County is seeking proposals for the chip seal surface treatment of Trunkline Road. The scope includes roadway base repair, buildup, clearing, chip seal application, and stabilization. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 16, 2026. Questions are due by July 30, 2026. Bids are due by August 13, 2026, at 9:30 AM. The award will be based on the lowest qualified bidder, considering compliance, ability to perform, and local preference. A performance bond of 100% of the bid price is required.
Bids must be received by no later than 9:30 a. m. , August 13, 2026.
Payment will be made only for properly approved purchase orders supported by adequate information and details enabling the county to determine that the appropriate level of performance has been reached, including invoices for materials actually delivered and services actually performed.
The contractor must correct any and all defects in material and/or workmanship that may appear during the guarantee period, or any defects that occur within one 1 year from the date of acceptance, by repairing or replacing with new items or new materials, if necessary any such defect at no cost to the county and to the county's satisfaction.
The award of this contract is not based on price alone. The award will be based on the bidder submitting any/all information requested, clarity of bid, and the county's determination of the most favorable bid including but not limited to: compliance with specifications, compliance with terms of the bid package, the county's assessment of the contractor's ability to perform or deliver on time. Preference is given to local vendors.
The county may undertake such investigations or inquiries as it deems necessary to determine the ability of the bidder to perform the work, and the bidder shall furnish the county with all requested information and data for this purpose.
Nonperformance or failure to sign the contract within ten 10 working days after award, or withdrawal of a bid after opening but prior to award, shall result in forfeiture of the bid security.
A prebid meeting will be held on 07/16/2026 at 10:00 am at the Caroline County Circuit Courthouse. Bidders are encouraged to attend.
Questions regarding this RFP should be directed to Bryan North, Project Manager via email at ***@***. *. * by noon 07/30/2026.
A conditional or qualified bid will not be acceptable. Failure of contractor to list subcontractors may result in the disqualification of the bid.