Montgomery County Yard Trim Hauling

The Maryland Environmental Service is soliciting competitive sealed bids for yard trim hauling services on behalf of Montgomery County, with bids due October 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM, and a pre-bid conference scheduled for October 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM via Microsoft Teams. A 30% Minority Business Enterprise subcontract participation goal applies.

The scope encompasses labor, materials, and equipment to transport compostable yard trim—grass, leaves, brush, tree limbs, and other organic landscape residuals—from two origination points to the Montgomery County Yard Trim Compost Facility in Dickerson, Maryland. The primary source is Shady Grove Transfer Station (16101 Frederick Road, Derwood, MD) with an anticipated 40,000 tons or 1,950 loads annually; the secondary source is Silver Spring Depot (8710 Brookville Road, Silver Spring, MD) with 10,000 tons or 525 loads during November through January.

The initial contract term is two years from issuance of a written notice-to-proceed, with an option to renew for three additional one-year periods at MES's discretion. All bids must be submitted electronically through the MES Procurement Portal; mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered submissions will not be accepted. Bidders must complete the Bid Form, Bid/Proposal Affidavit, Investment Activities in Iran Certification Form, and Certification Regarding Discriminatory Boycotts of Israel. Successful bidders must submit the MBE Utilization and Fair Solicitation Affidavit and MBE Participation Schedule with their bid response, or face rejection as non-responsive. Performance and payment bonds and MBE documentation are due within 10 days of receipt of Notice of Intent to Award. Questions must be submitted through the MES Procurement Portal no later than October 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM. Site visits may be arranged by contacting Danielle Wilson at least twenty-four hours in advance.