This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the Poplar Trail Improvements and West Extension project in Annapolis, Maryland. The project involves constructing a ten-foot wide shared-use path, grading, erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, landscaping, and traffic control improvements. Bidders must submit proposals electronically via Bid Express. Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) information must be completed. All work must conform to Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) specifications. The estimated quantities in the bid schedule are approximate. Bids are irrevocable for 90 days. A bid guaranty of at least 5% is required for contracts over $100,000. Inquiries must be submitted in writing at least 10 days before bid opening. Late bids will not be considered. The contract will be awarded to the responsible and responsive bidder with the lowest bid price.
The bid opening date is August 28, 2024. The bid opening date is August 28, 2024.
Electronic funds transfer will be used for payments unless an exemption is granted by the State Comptroller's office. Electronic funds transfer will be used by the state to pay contractor for this contract. . .
The contract will be awarded to the responsible and responsive bidder whose bid meets the requirements and evaluation criteria set forth in the invitation for bids, and is either the lowest bid price or lowest evaluated bid price. The contract is to be awarded to the responsible and responsive bidder whose bid meets the requirements and evaluation criteria set forth in the invitation for bids, and is either the lowest bid price or lowest evaluated bid price.
Bidders must be responsible and responsive. Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) information must be completed. The bidder is required to complete the AAP information within the MDOT DBE form A and form B parts 2 and 3 of the proposal form packet for state, federal, and state small business reserve procurements.
Failure to comply with DBE laws may result in the bid being declared nonresponsive. Failure to comply with training provisions may result in withholding of progress payments or other actions. Failure to complete the information may be grounds for the bid to be declared nonresponsive.
If the invitation for bids requires the bidder to furnish samples or descriptive literature, it shall be submitted with the bid. If the invitation for bids requires the bidder to furnish samples or descriptive literature, it shall be submitted with the bid, unless the invitation for bids provides otherwise.
A bid may be rejected if the bidder is determined to be nonresponsible, which can include reasons such as being debarred, having unbalanced unit prices, evidence of collusion, inadequate resources, or a history of unsatisfactory performance. The bidder submitting the bid is determined to be nonresponsible.
