D7PARKMOW30SB_park and ride mowing, trimming , and litter pickup

Maryland State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is requesting bids for mowing, trimming, and litter pickup services at Carroll County Park and Ride locations under IFB D7PARKMOW30SB, with bids due September 1, 2026, at 12:00 PM and a pre-bid conference on August 25 at 10:00 AM at 150 Wyndtryst Drive, Westminster. This is a Small Business Reserve (SBR) procurement limited to certified small businesses as defined under Maryland State Finance and Procurement Article sections 14-501 through 14-505; zero percent MBE, DBE, and VSBE subcontracting goals apply.

The scope covers weekly mowing, trimming, edging, and litter pickup across approximately 7.95 acres at seven designated Park and Ride facilities throughout Carroll County. The contractor must be licensed and equipped with 40–60 inch cut zero-turn, Gravely, or equivalent mowers, and must perform work during standard business hours of 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays. Work is directed by MDOT SHA as-needed or on a weekly schedule. The price form requires a unit price per mowing cycle based on an estimated 52 cycles annually; the all-inclusive unit price must cover labor, equipment, materials, supervision, mobilization, and debris removal.

The contract is a fixed-price award for thirty-six months or until contract funds are depleted, whichever occurs first. Minimum qualifications include two years of verifiable lawn maintenance experience and three or more professional references; the Procurement Officer reserves the right to determine bidders "Not Responsible" if references are insufficient. The contractor must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $3 million annual aggregate, plus Worker's Compensation of $1 million per occurrence, with the State listed as additional insured. Bids must be submitted electronically through eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) at emma.maryland.gov. Questions are due August 28 at 2:00 PM. Public bid opening occurs September 1 at 2:00 PM at the same address. Payments are made via electronic funds transfer on net 30 days upon receipt of invoices submitted within thirty days of work completion.