SDSC2029 - Statewide Drilling Support Contract

The Maryland State Highway Administration is issuing a statewide drilling support contract (SDSC2029) to provide well‑drilling and construction services across all 24 MD counties. This multiple‑award contract is valued between $5 M and $10 M and will be awarded to qualified contractors who can meet the specified minority‑business participation goals and submit electronic bids by the deadline. Bidders must register on the Bid Express platform, attend an optional pre‑bid conference on August 25 2026, and provide a 5 % bid security for proposals $100 K or greater. No performance or payment bonds are required for contracts under $100 K; larger contracts will require them. The award will be made after bid opening on September 17 2026, with the final submission deadline on September 24 2026. • Scope: Well‑drilling, site‑preparation, and related construction services for highway projects statewide. • Contract type: Multiple‑award, electronic bid submission, public notice. • Value class: $5‑10 million. • Mandatory requirements: Registration on Bid Express, 5 % bid security for bids ≥ $100 K, compliance with minority‑business participation goals. • Key dates: Pre‑bid conference 8/25/2026 (optional), Bid opening 9/17/2026, Submission deadline 9/24/2026. • Contact: Elizabeth Richardson, Procurement Officer, [email protected].