Contract No. HCSNO29SBR - Snow and Ice Removal

Maryland State Highway Administration is requesting bids on snow and ice removal services for the Hanover Complex at 7491 Connelley Drive, Hanover, Maryland, under IFB HCSNO29SBR, with bids due October 21, 2026 at noon. This is a Small Business Reserve procurement — awards are limited to certified small businesses.

The scope requires one skid loader with operator, one 2.5-ton 4×4 dump truck with plow and operator, and up to eight laborers on request. The contractor must provide 24/7 availability, 365 days per year, and respond within SHA-established timeframes for snow and ice events on roadways, parking lots, sidewalks, and designated areas. All de-icing materials are furnished by SHA. The contractor must maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $3 million aggregate, Automobile/Commercial Truck Insurance, and Employee Theft Insurance of $1 million minimum. Five years of commercial snow and ice removal experience and three references from work within the past two years are required. A current Maryland Business License and W-9 form must accompany the bid.

Pricing is submitted on an hourly rate basis for three line items: Skid Loader & Operator (60 hours estimated), 2-Ton 4×4 Dump Truck & Operator (90 hours estimated), and Additional Labor (200 hours estimated). Quantities are estimates only and not indicative of actual expenditure. The contract term is two years with no renewal options. No subcontracting of primary snow and ice removal work is permitted, and no travel time reimbursement is authorized. Invoices are due within 15 calendar days of service; payment terms are net 30 days.

Questions close October 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Site visits are available upon request. Public bid opening occurs October 21 at noon at the Facilities Operations Office of Maintenance OOM Library via eMMaryland Marketplace Advantage.