D1SPRY29R - MDOT/SHA District 1 - Tree Line Herbicide Spraying

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT/SHA) District 1 is requesting bids on tree line herbicide spraying services across Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester Counties under IFB D1SPRY29R, with bids due August 21, 2026 at 2:30 PM and questions due August 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM. The contract carries a $50,000 ceiling; if all bids exceed this amount, the State may cancel and re-advertise.

The scope requires a two-person crew to perform high-volume herbicide application to undesirable vegetation along highway roadsides, primarily using Krenite S during late summer and early fall. The contractor must supply labor, equipment, and maintain equipment calibration; document all applications; comply with Maryland pesticide applicator laws and manufacturer recommendations; and schedule operations with at least 24 hours' notice to the Engineer. Eligible work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays. Compensation is hourly for consecutive productive work, with the price form establishing 160 hours as the quantity baseline for bid calculation.

Qualifications include a valid Maryland State Department of Agriculture license, Maryland Licensed Tree Expert Certification, minimum three years' experience in tree line spraying with herbicide, SDAT business registration, and a valid CDL license if applicable. The contractor must provide references from customers served within the past three years and maintain Commercial General Liability insurance of $1 million combined single limit per occurrence, Workers' Compensation of $1 million per occurrence, and Automobile/Commercial Truck Insurance meeting or exceeding Maryland's minimum requirements. No federal funding, MBE, or VSBE subcontracting goals apply.

The contract is a firm fixed-price award on a 24-month base period with no renewal or option periods, beginning approximately August 31, 2026. Bids must be submitted electronically via eMMA; no pre-bid conference or site visit is scheduled. Award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.