The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) is seeking qualified engineering and architectural firms to provide statewide traffic engineering and design services for Traffic Control Devices (TCD) such as signals, signing, pavement markings, ITS, temporary traffic control, roadway lighting, on‑site engineering support, and program management. Up to six open‑ended, task‑order IDIQ contracts will be awarded, each lasting no more than five years, with a total ceiling of $48 million. Work will be performed on a task‑order basis, with no guaranteed minimum volume. Proposals must be submitted electronically via eMMA by 12:00 PM EST on Nov 17 2026. A virtual pre‑bid conference is scheduled for Oct 22 2026. Questions are due by Oct 30 2026. The contract will be funded with federal funds and will use cost‑plus‑fixed‑fee or unit‑rate pricing.
• Scope includes design, analysis, and documentation for new/upgrade traffic signals, signage, lighting, ITS, and related engineering calculations.
• Required deliverables: design packages, photometric models, voltage‑drop calculations, construction‑phase support, database maintenance, and emergency response within six hours.
• Firms must provide staff with PE, PTOE, or equivalent certifications and complete SHA core training.
• Mandatory use of Bentley ProjectWise and MDOT SHA CAD standards (MicroStation/AutoCAD).
• Evaluation based on technical score (40 %), oral presentation (30 %), and work plan (30 %).
• No small‑business set‑aside; contracts are open to all qualified firms.