4290451428SB - brush and tree cutting and stump removal at various locations in calvert county

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is requesting bids for brush and tree cutting and stump removal at various locations in Calvert County, with bids due February 26, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern time via the Bid Express website (https://www.bidx.com/maryland/main).

The project is state-funded with no Federal-Aid participation. Bidders must register with Bid Express, select MDOT SHA as the referring agency, obtain a paid subscription to the Internet Bidding Service, and secure an Info Tech Digital ID, allowing at least seven business days for approval. All bid documents are available exclusively in electronic format on Bid Express at no cost; paper bids will not be accepted.

Bid security requirements depend on project cost. For bids under $100,000, no bid, performance, or payment bonds are required. For bids of $100,000 or greater, bid security equal to at least 5 percent of the total amount bid must be submitted, and the successful bidder will be required to provide payment and performance bonds unless otherwise specified in the Invitation for Bids. The cost of plans is $0.00.

The solicitation emphasizes equal opportunity and non-discrimination under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Executive Order 11246, and encourages minority and disadvantaged business enterprises to participate. Minimum wage rates are predetermined 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.