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

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is soliciting bids for brush and tree cutting and stump removal at various locations in Frederick County, with bids due November 19, 2026 at 12:00 noon Eastern Time and a pre-bid conference on October 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. This is a Small Business Reserve procurement, and award is limited exclusively to Certified Small Business vendors meeting statutory requirements under State Finance and Procurement Article 14-501-13-505 of the Annotated Code of Maryland and certified by the Governor's Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs. The solicitation encourages minority and disadvantaged business enterprises to participate.

The work covers brush and tree cutting and stump removal, classified as a Type D project and funded with state resources. Bids must be submitted electronically through Bid Express, and paper bids are not accepted. Bid documents are available at no cost on the Bid Express website.

Bid security equal to at least 5 percent of the total amount bid is required for bids of $100,000.00 or greater, and those bids must also include performance and payment bonds. No bid security or bonds are required for bids under $100,000.00. Minimum wage rates, if applicable, are predetermined by law and detailed in the Invitation for Bids. The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

The pre-bid conference is described as highly recommended and will be held via Microsoft Teams or conference call. Contractors seeking Teams access should contact CTriesh@mdot.maryland.gov or call 1-667-262-2962. Jurisdictions listed for the solicitation are Frederick County and Forestville CDP.