SBR: Brush and Tree Cutting and Stump Removal at Various Locations

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is accepting bids for brush and tree cutting and stump removal services at various locations in Allegany County under a Small Business Reserve (SBR) solicitation, with bids due July 30, 2026 at 12 noon Eastern Time via Bid Express. This is a restrictive set-aside: bidders must hold SBR certification from the Governor's Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs and meet statutory requirements under Maryland State Finance and Procurement Article 14-501 through 14-505.

The scope covers brush and tree cutting and stump removal at multiple sites throughout Allegany County. The project is classified as Category B and funded through state resources. Bid documents are available exclusively in electronic format through Bid Express at no cost; paper bids are not accepted. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 13, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., available in-person or via Microsoft Teams or conference call.

Bid security equal to at least 5 percent of the total bid amount is required for bids of $100,000 or above. No bid, performance, or payment bonds are required for bids under $100,000; bids of $100,000 or above must include performance and payment bonds unless otherwise specified in the Invitation for Bids. Minimum wage rates, where applicable, are predetermined by law and included in the IFB documents. The Maryland DOT SHA reserves the right to reject any and all bids and actively encourages minority and disadvantaged business enterprises to respond.