Description
The State of Maryland’s Highway Administration is seeking a certified mobile welding contractor to provide on‑site welding, repair, modification, and fabrication services for equipment, facilities, and state highways within Queen Anne’s County. The contractor must supply all labor (certified welder and helper), equipment, consumables (rods, gases, torches, PPE), and respond within 24 hours of notification. Work includes welding snowplows, plow‑push frames, salt‑spreader boxes, and dump bodies, with normal working hours 6:30 AM–3:00 PM, Monday‑Friday. Pricing is hourly for labor plus a markup (0‑10 %) on parts; no travel fees or minimums. The contract is a fixed‑price, three‑year award limited to certified small businesses, with payment upon invoice (same‑day for credit‑card invoices under $5,000, otherwise 15 days).
• Issue Date: 9 Sept 2026; Bid Due: 15 Sept 2026 (1 PM EST)
• Small‑Business Reserve procurement – GOSBA certification required
• Minimum 3 years mobile welding experience; must provide references
• No subcontracting allowed; contractor must own equipment
• Contract duration: 3 calendar years, fixed‑price
• Payment: electronic funds transfer, credit‑card, or check
• Insurance: $1 M CGL, $1 M Workers’ Comp, etc.
• No travel reimbursement; normal response time 24 hours