4273NOM426 Cycle of Tractor Mowing, Trimming and Litter Pickup on MD 30, MD 91 and MD 140 in the Owings Mills Shop Area in Baltimore County

The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) State Highway Administration has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a Small Business Reserve Procurement focused on tractor mowing, trimming, and litter pickup services on Maryland State Highways 30, 91, and 140 in the Owings Mills Shop Area of Baltimore County. The contract encompasses maintenance of approximately 28.5 acres across three highway segments, requiring specialized equipment including tractor mowers, walk-behind mowers, string trimmers, and blowers. Bidders must demonstrate at least five years of experience in highway maintenance work and utilize specific performance standards, such as maintaining sharp cutting knives and completing all trimming and litter pickup on the same day as mowing. The solicitation requires work to be performed during standard working hours from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Bids are due on April 25, 2025, at 9:30 AM, with the contract set to expire on December 31, 2026, or when funding is exhausted.

This procurement is exclusively reserved for small businesses certified by the Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs. There are no minimum or maximum participation goals for Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VSBE), and no bonding will be required for the contract. The solicitation is a non-exclusive contract funded entirely by state sources, with no federal funding involved. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement represents a state-level highway maintenance opportunity for qualified small businesses. The contract will be awarded to a responsive and responsible small business vendor that meets all specified qualifications and can effectively execute the comprehensive highway maintenance services across the designated highway segments in Baltimore County.