About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Maryland State Highway Administration requires traffic engineering and design services statewide. The scope covers traffic control devices including traffic signals, signing and pavement markings, intelligent transportation systems, temporary traffic control, roadway lighting, on-site engineering support, and project and program management. Eligibility is open to onshore US organizations, with no DBE, MBE, or SBE participation requirements. Candidates must submit technical proposals through eMaryland Marketplace Advantage by 12:00 PM EST on November 17, 2026, and include the signed addendum. Evaluators assess submissions using SF 330 criteria, including key staff and up to three example projects from the past five years. Qualifying firms must also participate in oral presentations anticipated between December 7, 2026, and December 18, 2026.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- MARYLAND STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
- Solicitation No.
- BCS 2026-06
Scope of work
- Traffic engineering and design services
- Provision of industry-standard software applications and platforms compatible with SHA systems
- Six-hour emergency response capability
- CADD drafting following MDOT SHA CADD standards using MicroStation 2024 or newer
- Structural and hydraulic engineering support
- Professional land surveying services
- Project management and supervisor services for simultaneous task assignments
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| SF 330 Section F – Example Projects Which Best Illustrate Proposed Team’s Qualifications | Not specified |
| Oral presentations | Not specified |
| Key Staff minimum requirements | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- SF 330 Section F example projects must be recent relevant experience performed within the past five (5) years
- Must satisfy minimum requirements related to Key Staff, Example Projects, and other criteria specified in the solicitation
- Must have operational readiness to meet SHA's six (6)-hour emergency response requirement
- Must have experience performing traffic engineering design work using MicroStation and MDOT SHA CAD standards
- Selected Joint Ventures must register as an entity in eMMA upon award
Documents to include with your response
- Technical Proposal
- Transmittal Letter indicating eMMA vendor number
- SF 330 Section F (limited to 3 example projects, max 2 pages each, 6 pages total)
- One (1) page listing of proposed classifications and estimated percentages of time adding to 100%
- Insurance certificate (renewed certificate required if selected)
- Signed Addendum No. 1 acknowledgement of receipt
Key dates
- Written Technical Proposal questions deadline
- October 30, 2026, by 12:00 PM (NOON)
- Addendum No. 1 issue date
- November 5, 2026
- Request for Technical Proposal (RFP) due
- November 17, 2026, by 12:00 PM (NOON) EST
- Oral presentations window
- between December 7, 2026, and December 18, 2026
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA)
- Instructions
- Technical proposals must be submitted through eMMA by the deadline; late proposals will not be accepted. Joint ventures may submit under an existing partner eMMA profile.
Contract details
- Place of performance
- Statewide (Maryland)
- Insurance and bonding
- Consultants may submit an insurance certificate that has a short expiration date with their proposal; renewed certificate required if selected.
- Funding
- federally-funded contracts