Mowing & Trimming of Road Right-of-Ways

Harford County, Maryland Department of Procurement is requesting bids for mowing and trimming services across county road rights-of-way under IFB, with bids due September 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST via the Euna Procurement portal and public opening at 2:00 PM via Webex. Questions are due September 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST.

The scope encompasses approximately 592 road miles divided into four districts (Abingdon, Hickory, Whiteford, and Jarrettsville), requiring mechanical mowing and clearing of weeds and brush with an eight-foot minimum cut on each side of roadways where allowable. Work includes trimming around approximately 9,588 traffic signs and 269,162 feet of guardrail, with mowing and trimming heights maintained between two to four inches. Bidders must demonstrate at least two years of prior road or utility right-of-way mowing experience in Maryland and submit an equipment list with evidence of ownership or lease documentation.

Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability with limits of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, Commercial Auto Liability of $1 million, Workers Compensation as required by law, and a $250,000 Third Party Crime policy. No bid deposit, performance bond, payment bond, or maintenance bond is required. Prequalification is not required.

The contract term runs from December 1, 2026 through November 30, 2027, with the County holding an exclusive option to extend for five additional one-year periods at the same terms and conditions contingent upon satisfactory performance. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on price, quality, performance, conformity to specifications, equipment availability, and references. Payment will be made within thirty days upon receipt and approval of invoices with verification of work completion.