MD 249 from Thomas Road to Stark Drive Drainage Improvement Design-Build Project

The Maryland State Highway Administration is seeking a qualified design‑build contractor to improve drainage and mitigate tidal flooding along a 2‑mile segment of MD 249 (Piney Point Road) between Thomas Road and Stark Drive on St. George Island, St. Mary’s County. The project will address low‑lying roadway elevations (2‑4.7 ft), frequent inundation, wave action, and shoreline erosion, with the goal of preserving roadway integrity, residential access, and emergency response capabilities through 2045 and beyond. This is a single‑award, competitive sealed‑proposal contract (double‑envelope) that includes both design and construction responsibilities. • Design‑build scope covering hydraulic analysis, drainage system design, road reconstruction, and associated environmental mitigation. • Approximately 2 mi of minor collector roadway in a tidal zone near the Chesapeake Bay. • Required to accommodate future sea‑level rise and increased flood frequency (projected up to 226 inundations per year by 2045). • Virtual informational meeting scheduled for September 9, 2026; registration required. • Submission deadline for proposals: September 30, 2026 (midnight EST). • No small‑business set‑aside; open to all qualified firms. • Primary point of contact: Procurement Officer Catherine Agostino ([email protected]).