MES Landscaping and Snow Removal Services - MBE 5% / SBR

The Maryland Environmental Service (MES) is soliciting competitive sealed bids for landscaping care, maintenance, site mowing, and snow removal services at 259 and 265 Najoles Road in Millersville, Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The procurement is a two-year contract with potential for two additional one-year renewal options, covering comprehensive landscaping and snow removal operations. Required services include monthly landscaping maintenance, truck plowing/salting, loader operations, sidewalk clearing, and material supply (salt and magnesium). Bidders must provide detailed pricing components, including monthly landscaping costs for a 24-month period and hourly rates for various snow removal equipment and labor. The bid documents require extensive documentation and compliance with procurement requirements. The proposal is due on November 7, 2025, at 1:00 PM, with bidders required to complete multiple certifications and submit comprehensive pricing and service capability information.

The contract includes specific diversity and inclusion requirements, with a 10% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation goal and potential subgoals for African American, Hispanic American, Asian American, and Women-owned businesses. The solicitation includes a 5% MBE and Small Business Reserve (SBR) designation, which restricts and encourages participation from smaller and minority-owned enterprises. Previous bid information indicates that Beechfield Landscape was the apparent low bidder in a prior solicitation with a bid amount of $133,848.00. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, bidders must demonstrate financial capability, operational expertise in landscaping and snow removal, and commitment to meeting MBE participation goals. Potential contractors must complete extensive documentation proving their ability to meet technical specifications, diversity requirements, and provide comprehensive landscaping and snow removal services across the specified locations.