4290721430SB Brush and Tree Trimming and Stump Removal at Various Locations in Cecil County

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is soliciting sealed electronic bids for brush and tree trimming and stump removal at various locations throughout Cecil County under Small Business Reserve procurement 4290721430SB, with bids due October 29, 2026 at 12 noon Eastern time. This procurement is restricted to Certified Small Business vendors meeting the statutory requirements outlined in State Finance and Procurement Article 14-501 through 13-505 of the Annotated Code of Maryland and certified by the Governor's Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs — this eligibility requirement is a hard filter.

Scope covers brush and tree trimming and stump removal services at multiple Cecil County locations. Work is performed statewide throughout Cecil County.

Bid documents are available exclusively in electronic format through Bid Express (https://www.bidx.com/maryland/main) at no cost and must be submitted electronically; paper bids will not be accepted. For bids under $100,000, no bid, performance, or payment bonds are required. Bids of $100,000 or more must include bid security equal to at least 5 percent of the total bid amount, and successful bidders for contracts exceeding $100,000 must supply performance and payment bonds. Minimum wage rates are predetermined by law and outlined in the Invitation for Bids. MDOT SHA has established specific Minority Business Enterprise participation goals for this contract.

A pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., available in-person or via Microsoft Teams or conference call. Interested contractors should email RCrew@mdot.maryland.gov for Teams access or dial 1-667-262-2962 with meeting number 633028879#. MDOT SHA reserves the right to reject any and all bids.