4291071429SB brush and tree cutting and stump removal at various locations in frederick county

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is soliciting bids for brush and tree cutting and stump removal services at various locations in Frederick County under contract 4291071429SB, a Small Business Reserve procurement with bids due November 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. This contract is restricted to Certified Small Business vendors meeting State Finance and Procurement Article 14-501 to 14-505 of the Annotated Code of Maryland and certified by the Governor's Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs Small Business Reserve Program.

Electronic bids will be received through Bid Express (https://www.bidx.com/maryland/main); paper bids will not be accepted. A pre-bid conference is highly recommended on October 27, 2026 at 10:00 A.M., accessible via Microsoft Teams or conference call (1-667-262-2962, Meeting Number: Teams 109 301 35#). Minority and disadvantaged business enterprises are encouraged to participate, and specific minority business enterprise participation goals will be included in each contract.

Bid security is required only for bids of $100,000 or more, with a minimum of 5 percent of the total bid amount. Payment and performance bonds are similarly required for contracts exceeding $100,000. The contract is classified as Project Classification D and funded by State resources. All bid documents are available in electronic format through Bid Express at no cost. Bidders must register with Bid Express, designate a representative to submit bids, obtain an Info Tech Digital ID, and allow at least seven business days for approval. MDOT SHA reserves the right to reject any and all bids.