Description
The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive materials laboratory testing services for highway construction and maintenance projects across the state. The contract will be an Indefinite Quantity (IQ) with firm‑fixed unit prices, covering a five‑year period beginning February 16, 2027. Bidders must operate accredited laboratories (AASHTO R‑18, CCRL ASTM C1077/C1222), staff qualified personnel (Project Manager, Laboratory Manager, Senior Technicians, Technicians), and supply all required testing equipment and software. The scope includes concrete, asphalt, soil, aggregate, and chemical testing, with mandatory participation in AASHTO proficiency programs and compliance with Maryland Living Wage, federal funding, and environmental preferences. Technical proposals are evaluated first; only technically acceptable bidders proceed to price evaluation. The total contract ceiling is estimated between $5 M and $10 M.
• Contract type: Indefinite Quantity with firm‑fixed unit prices
• Duration: 5 years (start 02/16/2027)
• Estimated ceiling: $5‑10 million
• Required lab accreditations: AASHTO R‑18, CCRL ASTM C1077/C1222
• Minimum staffing: Project Manager (PE), Laboratory Manager, Senior Materials Technicians, Technicians
• Scope of tests: Concrete, asphalt, soils, aggregates, chemicals, specialty mix testing
• Mandatory pre‑bid conference: 17 Sept 2026 (virtual)
• Questions due: 23 Sept 2026
• Bid deadline: 27 Oct 2026
• Submission via eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA)
• Federal funding involved (Transportation Trust Fund, FHWA)
• No DBE/VSBE goals; Small Business Reserve not applicable.