42813D1428SB Hand Mowing, Trimming, and Litter Pickup at Various Locations Howard County - Dayton Shop Area

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is requesting electronic bids for hand mowing, trimming, and litter pickup services at various locations in the Dayton Shop Area of Howard County, with bids due February 12, 2026 at 12 Noon Eastern time through Bid Express. This procurement is exclusively reserved for Certified Small Business vendors meeting statutory requirements under Maryland State Finance and Procurement Article sections 14-501 through 13-505.

Scope includes hand mowing, trimming, and litter pickup at multiple locations within the Dayton Shop Area. Prospective bidders must register with Bid Express, obtain an Info Tech Digital ID, and allow at least seven business days for approval and account setup before submitting bids; electronic submission is mandatory and paper bids will not be accepted.

The contract is funded by state resources and classified as Project Classification B. Plans are available at no cost. For bids under $100,000, no bid, performance, or payment bonds are required. Bids of $100,000 or above must include bid security equal to at least 5 percent of the total bid amount, and successful bidders on contracts exceeding $100,000 must provide payment and performance bonds. Minimum wage rates are pre-determined by law and specified in the Invitation for Bids. No pre-bid conference has been scheduled. MDOT SHA reserves the right to reject any and all bids.