MD 249 (Piney Point Road) from Thomas Road to Stark Drive -Drainage Improvements -Design-Build

This solicitation seeks a qualified Design‑Build team to deliver a fixed‑price ($9.37 M) roadway and drainage improvement project on MD 249 (Piney Point Road) between Thomas Road and Stark Drive on Saint George Island, Maryland. The work includes design and construction of living‑shoreline, flood‑mitigation, drainage upgrades, culvert replacements, and roadway elevation to protect the corridor from tidal inundation and erosion through 2045 and beyond. The contract will be awarded on a best‑value basis after a two‑phase process: Phase 1 (RFQ) to develop a Reduced Candidate List, followed by Phase 2 (RFP) for detailed proposals. The project must meet extensive environmental permits and coordination requirements. • Scope: design‑build of ~2 mi of low‑lying collector road, including roadway elevation, drainage structures, and living‑shoreline restoration. • Contract type: Fixed‑price, best‑value design‑build (price $9,369,760). • Schedule: RFQ due Nov 2 2026; award expected July 27 2027; construction anticipated to begin after Notice to Proceed (≈ Aug 2027). • Required qualifications: proven design‑build experience on coastal highway projects, capability to obtain permits (NPDES, 404, FEMA LOMR, etc.), bonding capacity, and DBE compliance. • Evaluation factors: technical approach, past performance, staffing, risk management, and cost. • Mandatory submissions: electronic Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) via eMMA by Nov 2 2026.