SBR: Excavation Services MDOT SHA

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is requesting bids for excavation services under Small Business Reserve (SBR) designation in Queen Anne's County under IFB QAEXCA29SB, with bids due May 12, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. This procurement is restricted to certified small businesses; no subcontracting is permitted, and the contractor must own and operate the excavator with company employees.

The scope covers labor hours for excavator equipment operation on routine scheduled work including gutters, ditch lines, pipe culverts, and deep patching at multiple Queen Anne's County locations. The excavator must meet minimum specifications: 18-ton weight and 18-foot reach with a 24-inch-wide scoop bucket. Operators must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License with no more than six points on their driving record and have a minimum of five years' equipment operation experience. The State provides supplies, materials, fuels, and maintenance; the contractor is responsible for insurance and taxes only.

The contract term runs three calendar years from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, and this is a single-award procurement. Contractors must respond to work requests within five working days and perform operations between 6:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest total bid price.

Mandatory insurance includes Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence ($3,000,000 annual aggregate) and Workers' Compensation insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence. Minimum qualifications documentation must include proof of three years' lawncare or hand mowing services experience, photographs of branded equipment, equipment specifications, commercial references, workers' compensation insurance, and vehicle registration. Questions are due May 11, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Public bid opening occurs May 12, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. No pre-bid conference or mandatory site visit is scheduled.