4292021428SB_AD_NOTICE.pdf

S T A T E O F M A R Y L A N D

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

N O T I C E T O C O N T R A C T O R S

SMALL BUSINESS RESERVE PROCUREMENTS

The following is a Small Business Reserve Procurements for which award will be limited to Certified Small Business vendors. Only businesses that meet the statutory requirements set forth in State Finance and Procurement Article, §§ 14- 501 - 13-505, Annotated Code of Maryland, and are certified by the Governor’s Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs Small Business Reserve Program are eligible for award of a contract. Further information on the certification process is available at https://procurement.maryland.gov/

ONLINE ELECTRONIC BIDS for the project(s) listed below will be received by the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) at https://www.bidx.com/maryland/main until 12 Noon Eastern time on the date specified below for the Bid Opening, at which time they will be opened. The MDOT SHA hereby notifies all bidders that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority/ disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this notice and will not be subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, genetic information or disability in consideration for an award. Minority/ Disadvantaged business enterprises are encouraged to respond to this solicitation. It is the goal of MDOT SHA that Minority Business Enterprises participate in all State contracts, as applicable. Each contract will contain a specific participation goal.

NOTICE: The bid documents are available only in electronic format. The documents are provided for viewing on the Bid Express website (https://www.bidx.com/maryland/main) for free. All bids must be submitted (electronically) at the Bid Express website above in proper form. No paper bids will be accepted for this Contract. In order to submit bids, bidders must: designate an individual to submit bids on behalf of the bidding entity, register with Bid Express, during registration select Maryland Department of Transportation as the referring Agency, have a paid subscription to Bid Express’ Internet Bidding Service, obtain an Info Tech Digital ID and request to bid in Maryland.

Allow at least seven business days for approval and digital ID setup. Go to the following Link https://www.bidx.com/ for additional information. Bidders may refer to the Contractors’ Information Center on the SHA internet at https://www.roads.maryland.gov/mdotsha/pages/cic.aspx?PageId=857 for additional information.

County: Talbot Cost of Plans: $.00 Contract No.: 4292021428SB Project Classification: B Funding: State Bid Opening Date: 06/17/2025

F.A.P.NO.: N/A

Description: Brush and Tree Cutting and Stump Removal at Various Locations in Talbot County

Pre-Bid Conference: MDOT SHA HIGHLY RECOMMENDS ATTENDANCE AT THIS PRE-BID CONFERENCE at 10:00 A.M. 06/04/2025 for the purpose of reviewing the requirements of this Contract. Contractors are encouraged to join the Meeting by:

1. via MicroSoft TEAMS to be able to view any documents being discussed

a. email RCrew@mdot.maryland.gov for an invite to the TEAMS Meeting

2. via conference call

a. Dial 1-667-262-2962 Enter Meeting Number: 774 811 909#

Minimum wage rates, if applicable, have been pre-determined by law and are set forth in the Invitation for Bids (IFB). Bids must only be made upon latest the blank electronic proposal form (and attachments) that are furnished by the Administration.

In accordance with State Finance and Procurement Title 13 of the Annotated Code of Maryland, no bid, performance or payment bonds are required for bids less than $100,000.00. However, bids $100,000.00 and above will not be considered unless a Bid Security is submitted as outlined in the Invitation for Bids. Bid Security shall equal at least 5 percent (5%) of the total amount bid, unless otherwise stated in the IFB. Also, the successful bidder will be required to supply Payment and Performance Bonds for all Contracts in excess of $100,000.00, unless otherwise stated in the IFB.

DATE: 05/20/2025 Will Pines, P.E.

Administrator https://procurement.maryland.gov/ https://www.bidx.com/maryland/main https://www.bidx.com/maryland/main https://www.bidx.com/ https://www.roads.maryland.gov/mdotsha/pages/cic.aspx?PageId=857

RC#71.10 Ext. 410-582-5558

Chief R/W Acq.:

Director:

Division Chief:

for / / for / / 5 14 2025

DATE: 05/20/2025 Will Pines, P.E.

Administrator

The MDOT SHA reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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