Brush and Tree Trimming and Stump Removal at Various Locations

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is requesting bids for brush and tree trimming and stump removal at various locations in Cecil County under a Small Business Reserve designation, with bids due October 29, 2026 at 12:00 Noon Eastern Time. Only businesses certified by the Governor's Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs Small Business Reserve Program and meeting statutory requirements under State Finance and Procurement Article 14-501 through 13-505 are eligible for award.

Bids must be submitted electronically through the Bid Express website (https://www.bidx.com/maryland/main); paper bids will not be accepted. Bid documents are available exclusively in electronic format at no cost. A pre-bid conference is highly recommended on October 14, 2026 at 10:00 A.M., available via Microsoft Teams or conference call, to review contract requirements.

Bid security is not required for bids 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 with contracts exceeding $100,000 will be required to provide payment and performance bonds. Minimum wage rates have been pre-determined by law and are specified in the Invitation for Bids. The contract is state-funded with no cost for plans. Minority and disadvantaged business enterprises are encouraged to participate, and specific minority business enterprise participation goals will be included in each contract. The MDOT SHA reserves the right to reject any and all bids.