Midshore II Regional Solid Waste Facility Clean Earth Material Services Solid Waste Operations- SBR Procurement

The Maryland Environmental Service (MES) is soliciting competitive sealed bids for a Small Business Reserve (SBR) procurement to provide clean earth material hauling services for the Midshore II Regional Solid Waste Facility located in Caroline County. The project, identified as Project ID No. 1-26-4-20-5, requires a qualified contractor to haul approximately 70,000 cubic yards of clean earth material annually from the Ackerman Surface Mine to the Midshore II facility. Contractors must provide dump trucks with a minimum 12-cubic-yard capacity and be capable of hauling a minimum of 3 loads per hour, with MES personnel loading materials into the contractor's equipment. The initial contract term is two years, with a potential one-year extension at MES's discretion. The bid due date is October 24, 2025, at 1:00 PM, and bids must be submitted through the MES Procurement Portal, with no alternative submission methods accepted. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest responsive Total Bid Price from a responsible bidder, with compensation structured on a per-hauling-hour basis and potential fuel surcharge/credit mechanisms.

This procurement is exclusively reserved for certified small businesses, with no Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) subcontract participation goal. Bidders must complete various mandatory certifications, including a Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Affidavit, Investment Activities in Iran Certification, and Political Contribution Disclosure. The solicitation requires comprehensive disclosures about business practices, including potential conflicts of interest, tax payments, and legal certifications emphasizing ethical business practices and compliance with Maryland state procurement regulations. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement anticipates approximately 320 hauling service hours per year. Contractors will need to demonstrate their ability to perform services without discriminatory practices and provide full transparency about their business operations. The procurement includes provisions for different types of bidders (individual, partnership, and corporate) and requires extensive documentation to ensure compliance with state procurement guidelines.