D332TREE27SBR

The Maryland State Highway Administration (MDOT-SHA) is requesting bids for tree and brush removal and landscape maintenance services in Montgomery County under IFB D332TREE27SBR, with bids due August 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via eMMA. This is a Small Business Reserve procurement limited to businesses certified by the Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs.

The scope includes flush cutting and removal of leaning or dead trees, brush and underbrush removal, tree removal and stump treatment, grass mowing and trimming, debris removal along gutter lines, vine and brush removal, wall cutting, and spraying at state highways within 4 to 14 feet from the pavement edge on both sides of eight ramps, acceleration/deceleration lanes, approaches, and exits. The contractor must provide all necessary equipment, labor, fuel, and traffic maintenance. Work is performed Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

The contract duration does not exceed six months, with anticipated commencement in late June 2026. This is a single-award, firm fixed-price procurement evaluated on lowest responsive and responsible bid price.

Minimum qualifications include three years of experience providing these services within Maryland, current certification from the Maryland Insurance Administration, Maryland contractor licensure, DNR Tree Expert licensure, and a valid pesticide license. The contractor must comply with MDE, EPA, UASCE, FCWA, MOSH, OSHA, and NFPA standards and provide references demonstrating experience. Commercial General Liability insurance of $1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence with $3,000,000 annual aggregate and Workers' Compensation of $1,000,000 per occurrence are required; the State must be listed as additional insured. MBE/DBE and VSBE participation goals are zero percent. No federal funding is involved.

Questions are due July 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Public bid opening is scheduled for August 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Fairland Maintenance Facility. No pre-bid conference or site visit is scheduled. Monthly invoices are submitted following state acceptance, with final invoices due within 60 calendar days of contract termination.