Brush and Tree Cutting and Stump Removal at Various Locations

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is accepting electronic bids for brush and tree cutting and stump removal services at various locations throughout Garrett County, with bids due August 27, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern time via Bid Express and a pre-bid conference scheduled for August 11, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

The project is classified as a Category C contract and funded through state appropriations. This is a straightforward service procurement with no stated set-asides or preference programs, though the issuing body encourages minority and disadvantaged business enterprises to respond and notes that all activities must comply with Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and Executive Order 11246 regarding equal employment opportunity on federally assisted projects.

Scope includes brush and tree cutting and stump removal work at multiple sites in Garrett County. Minimum wage rates applicable to the project have been predetermined by law and will be specified in the Invitation for Bids. No contract value, term length, or incumbent contractor is identified in available documentation.

All bid documents are available exclusively in electronic format through the Bid Express website at no cost; paper bids will not be accepted. Bidders must register with Bid Express and allow at least seven business days for approval and digital ID setup before submitting a bid. Bid security is required for bids of $100,000 or greater, with 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. The pre-bid conference will be conducted via Microsoft Teams or conference call; attendees may request a Teams meeting invite from BFinzel@mdot.maryland.gov or call 1-667-262-2962 with meeting number Teams +1 443-409-5228,,642064120#.