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- Solicitation number
- 4291161429
- Issued by
- Garrett County, Maryland
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This is a Notice to Contractors from the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) soliciting electronic bids for brush and tree cutting and stump removal services at various locations throughout Garrett County, Maryland. The project is classified as a Category C contract funded through state appropriations. Electronic bids will be accepted through the Bid Express website (https://www.bidx.com/maryland/main) until 12:00 p.m. Eastern time on August 27, 2026, at which point bids will be opened. MDOT SHA highly recommends attendance at a pre-bid conference scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on August 11, 2026, which will be conducted via Microsoft Teams or conference call to review contract requirements. Bidders may attend by requesting a Teams meeting invite from BFinzel@mdot.maryland.gov or by calling 1-667-262-2962 with meeting number Teams +1 443-409-5228,,642064120#. All bid documents are available exclusively in electronic format through the Bid Express website at no cost, and paper bids will not be accepted.
Bid security requirements apply to bids of $100,000 or greater, with security equal to at least 5 percent of the total bid amount. Successful bidders on contracts exceeding $100,000 will be required to provide payment and performance bonds. The cost of plans is free. MDOT SHA emphasizes that minority and disadvantaged business enterprises are encouraged to respond and will receive full opportunity to submit bids without discrimination. All activities must comply with Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and Executive Order 11246 regarding equal employment opportunity on federally assisted projects. Minimum wage rates applicable to the project have been predetermined by law and will be specified in the Invitation for Bids. Bidders must register with Bid Express, allow at least seven business days for approval and digital ID setup, and designate an individual to submit bids on behalf of their entity.
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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
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.
On Federally assisted projects, the bidder's attention is called to the Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications (Executive Order 11246) which is a part of the contract proposal. All of these activities shall be done in accordance with Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, as amended.
It is the goal of MDOT SHA that Disadvantaged and/or Minority Business Enterprises participate in all Federal Aid and 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: Garrett Cost of Plans: $.00 Contract No.: 4291161429 Project Classification: C Funding: State Bid Opening Date: 08/27/2026
F.A.P. NO.: N/A
Description: Brush and Tree Cutting and Stump Removal at Various Locations in Garrett County
Pre-Bid Conference: MDOT SHA HIGHLY RECOMMENDS ATTENDANCE AT THIS PRE-BID
CONFERENCE at 10:00 A.M. 08/11/2026 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 BFinzel@mdot.maryland.gov for an invite to the TEAMS Meeting
2. via conference call
a. Dial 1-667-262-2962
b. Enter Meeting Number: Teams +1 443-409-5228,,642064120#
Minimum wage rates for each Project, 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 electronic proposal forms (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.
The MDOT SHA reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
DATE: 07/28/2026 William Pines, P.E.
Administrator
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