SBR: Brush And Tree Cutting And Stump Removal At Various Locations

Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is accepting bids on brush and tree cutting and stump removal at various locations in Charles County under Small Business Reserve designation, with bids due August 20, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time. This procurement is restricted exclusively to businesses certified by the Governor's Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs and meeting statutory requirements under State Finance and Procurement Article 14-501 through 13-505 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.

The scope covers brush and tree cutting and stump removal services at multiple sites throughout Charles County. The contract is classified as Project Classification C and funded by state resources. Contract number is 4290851429SB.

Bids below $100,000 require no bid, performance, or payment bonds. Bids of $100,000 and above require bid security equal to at least 5 percent of the total amount bid, and the successful bidder must provide payment and performance bonds. All bids must be submitted electronically through Bid Express at https://www.bidx.com/maryland/main; paper bids are not accepted. Bid documents are available electronically at no cost. Prospective bidders must register with Bid Express, select Maryland Department of Transportation as the referring agency, maintain a paid subscription to Bid Express' Internet Bidding Service, and obtain an Info Tech Digital ID; allow at least seven business days for approval and setup.

A pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 4, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., conducted via Microsoft Teams or conference call (1-667-262-2962, Meeting Number 613295818#). Interested parties should email RAdkins1@mdot.maryland.gov for Teams meeting invitations. MDOT SHA recommends attendance to review contract requirements. Questions are due before the bid deadline.