SBR: Application Of High-Volume Herbicide Solutions At Various Locations In The Golden Ring Shop Area

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is accepting bids for application of high-volume herbicide solutions at various locations in the Golden Ring Shop Area in Baltimore County under a Small Business Reserve designation, with bids due October 1, 2026 at 12 Noon Eastern time through Bid Express.

This procurement is restricted to Certified Small Business vendors meeting the statutory requirements in State Finance and Procurement Article 14-501 through 14-505 of the Annotated Code of Maryland and certified by the Governor's Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs Small Business Reserve Program. No pre-bid conference has been scheduled.

The scope covers application of high-volume herbicide solutions at multiple locations within the Golden Ring Shop Area. The project is classified as Project Classification B and is funded by state resources. Plans are provided at no cost.

Bid and performance bonds are not required for bids under $100,000; bids of $100,000 and above must include Bid Security equal to at least 5 percent of the total bid amount. Successful bidders on contracts exceeding $100,000 will be required to supply Payment and Performance Bonds. Minimum wage rates, where applicable, are predetermined by law and detailed in the Invitation for Bids.

Prospective bidders must register with Bid Express, designate a bid submitter, obtain a paid subscription to Bid Express' Internet Bidding Service, and secure an Info Tech Digital ID, allowing at least seven business days for approval and setup. Paper bids will not be accepted. MDOT SHA reserves the right to reject any and all bids submitted. Minority and disadvantaged business enterprises are encouraged to participate and will not be subjected to discrimination.