Midshore II Regional Solid Waste Facility Clean Earth Material Hauling Services Solid Waste Operations

The Maryland Environmental Service (MES) is soliciting competitive sealed bids for clean earth hauling services from the Ackerman Surface Mine to the Midshore II Regional Solid Waste Facility located at 12236 River Road in Ridgely, Caroline County. This procurement opportunity requires qualified contractors to transport clean earth material between specified locations, with a focus on solid waste operations management. Electronic bids must be submitted exclusively through the MES Procurement Portal (https://menv.bonfirehub.com/) by October 24, 2025. Potential bidders are advised that mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered paper bids will not be accepted, and all submissions must comply with COMAR 21.05.02.22 regulations. Bidders can follow up with the procurement department at procurement@menv.com to confirm bid receipt, and bid opening will be conducted electronically with a public attendance option via a shared link. The bid tabulation will be posted on the procurement portal within 48 hours of the bid opening.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the solicitation document. While the procurement opportunity covers Carroll County and involves waste management services, no incumbent vendor information or specific budget ranges were provided in the available details. The electronic submission requirement through the Bonfire hub suggests a modern procurement approach that emphasizes digital transaction and transparency. Potential bidders will need to demonstrate qualifications for material hauling services and compliance with Maryland Environmental Service procurement guidelines. Interested contractors should carefully review all requirements on the MES Procurement Portal to ensure their bid meets all necessary criteria for responsiveness and consideration.