Excavating service for state highway in Talbot County (TAEXCA25SB)

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) Easton Maintenance Facility is soliciting bids for excavation services in Talbot County through a small procurement process. The contract requires a contractor to provide an excavator with specific technical specifications, including an 18-ton minimum weight, 18-foot minimum reach, and scoop buckets ranging from 24 to 48 inches wide. The excavator operator must have a minimum of two years' experience and will be required to use a transit laser level to maintain elevation during roadside maintenance activities. The procurement is for a one-year contract with work to be performed on an "as-needed" basis, with contractors expected to respond within five working days for routine scheduled work and within four hours for emergency situations. The bid is due on August 22, 2025, at 1 PM, with a public bid opening at 8 AM on the same day, and work will be conducted between 6:30 AM and 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays. Evaluation will be based on submitting the most favorable bid price from a responsible bidder, with contractors required to provide their own equipment and ensure all necessary safety requirements are met.

This procurement is designated as a Small Business Reserve (SBR) small procurement, specifically targeting contractors with less than 100 employees. The contract does not involve federal funding and offers no subcontracting opportunities. MDOT SHA will provide an attenuator truck with an operator for traffic protection on roads with speed limits of 55 mph and will supply direct materials such as crushed aggregate. The pricing structure requires bidders to complete a single line item price form for 400 hours of excavator equipment and operator services, with the total bid amount calculated based on the unit price per hour. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including a Conflict of Interest Affidavit, Reference Checks form, and comply with all specified requirements in the solicitation documents. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement is structured as a small procurement with a focus on local, small business participation in state highway maintenance services.