SBR: Hand Mowing and Trimming of Ramps, Median and Signs on I-83 from Belfast Road to the PA Line

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is accepting bids for hand mowing and trimming of ramps, medians, and signs on Interstate 83 from Belfast Road to the Pennsylvania state line in Baltimore County under a Small Business Reserve (SBR) procurement, with bids due August 27, 2026 at 12 noon Eastern time. This procurement is restricted to Certified Small Business vendors meeting Maryland State Finance and Procurement Article 14-501 through 14-505 and certified by the Governor's Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs Small Business Reserve Program.

Bids must be submitted electronically through Bid Express (https://www.bidx.com/maryland/main); paper bids will not be accepted. Bidders must register with Bid Express, designate an individual to submit on behalf of their entity, and obtain an Info Tech Digital ID, allowing at least seven business days for approval and setup. Plans are available free of charge, and all bids must be made on the latest blank electronic proposal form furnished by MDOT SHA. No pre-bid conference has been scheduled.

For bids less than $100,000, no bid, performance, or payment bonds are required. For bids of $100,000 or more, bid security equal to at least 5 percent of the total bid amount must be submitted, and the successful bidder will be required to provide payment and performance bonds. The project is classified as Category B and is funded through state sources. MDOT SHA reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Minority and disadvantaged business enterprises are encouraged to participate.