43210T1428SB Full-Width Litter Pickup (5 Person Crew) At Various Locations In The Thurmont Shop Area In Frederick County

Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is requesting bids for full-width litter pickup services with a five-person crew at various locations in the Thurmont Shop Area in Frederick County under solicitation 43210T1428SB, with bids due February 3, 2026 at 12 noon Eastern Time. This is a Small Business Reserve procurement restricted to vendors certified by the Governor's Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs and meeting statutory requirements under State Finance and Procurement Article sections 14-501 through 13-505 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.

Bids are received electronically through the Bid Express website (https://www.bidx.com/maryland/main). Prospective bidders must register with Bid Express, select the Maryland Department of Transportation 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 and setup. All bid documents are available exclusively in electronic format through Bid Express at no cost.

The project is classified as Category B with state funding and carries no plan cost. Bid security is not required for contracts under $100,000; bids of $100,000 or greater must include bid security equal to at least 5 percent of the total bid amount. Successful bidders on contracts exceeding $100,000 will be required to provide payment and performance bonds. Minimum wage rates have been predetermined by law and are detailed in the Invitation for Bids. No pre-bid conference has been scheduled.