4292161429SB Brush and Tree Cutting and Stump Removal at Various Locations in Washington County

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is requesting bids for brush and tree cutting and stump removal at various locations in Washington County under a Small Business Reserve procurement, with bids due August 13, 2026 at 12 noon Eastern time through Bid Express. This procurement is reserved exclusively for Certified Small Business vendors meeting State Finance and Procurement Article 14-501 through 14-505 of the Annotated Code of Maryland and certified by the Governor's Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs.

The scope encompasses brush and tree cutting and stump removal operations at multiple sites throughout Washington County. The project is classified as Type D and is state-funded. Bid documents are available electronically only through the Bid Express website at no cost; bidders must register with Bid Express, select MDOT SHA as the referring agency, obtain a paid subscription to the Internet Bidding Service, secure an Info Tech Digital ID, and allow at least seven business days for approval and setup. No paper bids will be accepted.

A pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., available in person or via Microsoft Teams. Attendees may request a Teams invite by emailing BFinfinzel@mdot.maryland.gov or calling 1-667-262-2962, meeting number Teams +1 667-262-2962,159 224 908#. Bid security equal to at least 5 percent of the total bid amount is required for bids of $100,000 or more. Successful bidders will be required to supply Payment and Performance Bonds for all contracts exceeding $100,000. Minimum wage rates are predetermined by law and detailed in the Invitation for Bids. MDOT SHA reserves the right to reject any and all bids.