The Secretary of the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) has certified the need to utilize the services of architects or engineers for the following project(s). Of all the firms expressing interest in this advertisement, those adjudged most qualified will be requested to submit Technical Proposals. Additional information will be supplied to the selected firms so that they can prepare such proposals for the Project. The firms that submit the highest rated Technical Proposals will be requested to submit Price Proposals. This project will be federally funded and Price Proposal cost limitations on payroll burden and overhead do not apply. Contracts resulting from this solicitation will be structured as indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) and payment methods will include cost plus fixed fee and unit cost rates. Additional information regarding payment methods will be provided to the selected firms in the Request for Price Proposals and subsequent secondary qualifications-based selection (QBS). MDOT reserves the right to require that split payroll burden and overhead rates be submitted appropriate for the type of services to be provided (example, Home-Office Rate for planning/design activities and Field-Office Rate for construction inspection). If negotiations with the firm are timely and successful, a contract may be awarded to that firm. MDOT State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) reserves the right to cancel this solicitation due to insufficient participation or firms are deemed not qualified to perform the services regardless of how much time and effort was spent on responses. DBE Participation (%) 25.0 All questions concerning submissions and procedures must be submitted via electronically no later than February 24, 2023, by 12:00 PM (NOON). All questions must be posed under the specific solicitations Discussion Q&A tab. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time
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