Median And Roadside Tractor Mowing, Trimming, And Litter Pickup On Primary And Secondary Roadways

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is soliciting bids for median and roadside tractor mowing, trimming, and litter pickup on primary and secondary roadways in Western Howard County, with bids due and opened December 3, 2026 at 12 Noon Eastern Time. The procurement is a Small Business Reserve designation, limiting award eligibility to vendors certified by the Governor's Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs in accordance with Maryland State Finance and Procurement Article sections 14-501 through 13-505.

Bidders must submit electronically through Bid Express, the only accepted channel, because paper bids will not be accepted. Prospective bidders must register with Bid Express, select Maryland Department of Transportation as the referring agency, obtain a paid subscription to the Bid Express Internet Bidding Service, and secure an Info Tech Digital ID, allowing at least seven business days for approval and setup. Bid documents are available electronically at no cost. No pre-bid conference has been scheduled.

The project is classified as Project Classification B and is funded through state appropriations. Bid security is required for bids of $100,000 or more at a minimum of 5 percent of the total bid amount. Performance and payment bonds are required for contracts exceeding $100,000. Minimum wage rates are predetermined by law and will be specified in the Invitation for Bids. MDOT SHA reserves the right to reject any and all bids.