The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for roadside hand mowing services in Prince George's County, specifically targeting approximately 294.0 acres of roadways along US 301 from Charles County Line to US 50 and from MD 725 Marlboro Pike to MD 450. The procurement (MOW301202R) seeks a contractor to perform comprehensive hand mowing services around guardrails, signs, grass islands, and culverts during the 2025 spring mowing season. The contract will have a maximum duration of 24 months or until the low bid amount is exhausted, with services to be performed by a base crew of four staff, including one supervisor and three laborers, estimated at 35 full cycle days. Contractors must provide zero-turn mowers, string trimmers, and vehicles with safety lighting, and adhere to detailed mowing guidelines and safety requirements. Bids are due on April 29, 2025, by 2:00 PM, with no pre-bid conference or site visit scheduled. The procurement will be evaluated based on the submitted labor-hour rates, with pricing structured around a crew day rate and additional general labor hours. This procurement is designated as a Small Business Reserve (SBR) procurement, which means only certified small business vendors are eligible to submit bids. No minority business enterprise (MBE) or disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) subcontracting goals are established for this solicitation. The contract does not involve federal funding and requires contractors to maintain comprehensive general liability insurance with a $1,000,000 combined single limit. The bid form allows for 5 cycles of hand mowing/litter pickup services, with the option to request additional general labor support up to 100 hours. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the procurement suggests a competitive bidding process where vendors will propose their rates for the specified services. Potential bidders must complete the bid form, providing company details, contact information, and an authorized representative's signature, indicating a formal municipal or local government procurement process for mowing and maintenance services.
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BID_FORMSMOW301202R.xlsx | 30KB | Spreadsheet | 4/18/25 | |
IFB_Template_MOW301202R.docx | 184KB | Document | 4/18/25 |