The information below is for Local Maryland Governments (LG) that develop bridge projects with federal Highway Bridge Program (HBP) funds. The manual covers project development from initiation of design through concurrence in award of a construction project. Necessary forms are also below. 

September 2022: Local Government Program changes​, with responses to Frequently Asked Questions.

Guidelines for Local Government (PDF, 2 m​b)

Attachments

• Attachm​ent A - SMP Template
  
• Attachment B - Form 32
  
• Attachment C - Form25c
• Attachment D - MASTER STATE-LOCAL AGREEMENT DATE
• Attachment E-Supplemental Letter to Master Agreement
• Attachment F - Federal Aid Project Questionnaire
• Attachment G - Right-of-Way Questionnaire
• Attachment H - Set up Preliminary Field Investigation Meeting
• Attachment I - PI report
• Attachment J - Set up Final Review Meeting
• Attachment k - Final Review Report
• Attachment L - Certificate of Environmental Permits
• Attachment M-Utilities Statement
• Attachment M1 – Utility Coordination Certification
• Attachment N - PSE CHECKLIST
• Attachment O - FHWA Project Agreement (PDF,91.9 KB)
• Attachment P - Bid Opening Results
• Attachment Q - Bid TABULATION (PDF,1.61 MB)
• Attachment R - Bid Analysis_Redacted (PDF, 512 KB)
• Attachment S - Bid Justification
• Attachment T - Concurrence in Award Memo (PDF, 83.1 KB)
• Attachment U - Request for Construction Inspection Services
• Attachment V - AE Compliance Checklist for LPA projects
• Attachment W – Project Startup Flow Chart (PDF, 48 kb)
• ​ ​Attachment X – LG Bridge IIJA Program Submission Template (PDF, 61 kb)
• ​ Environmental LG Guidance (PDF, 964 kb)