SBR: Hand Mowing Park and Ride Locations

The Maryland State Highway Administration, Centreville office, is requesting bids on hand mowing services for park and ride locations and a median section in Queen Anne County under IFB designation, with bids due May 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM. This is a Small Business Reserve (SBR) procurement limited to vendors certified by the Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs (GOSBA).

The scope covers mowing, trimming, and litter pickup across approximately 58,625 square yards on a bi-weekly cycle basis, estimated at 15 cycles per seasonal year. Contractors must begin work within 7 calendar days of SHA instruction and complete each cycle within 5 business days. Litter must be bagged and removed prior to mowing, then disposed of at the SHA Centreville shop dumpster during 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM hours. Finished grass height is 3.5 inches; all mowers must be equipped with turf tires, proper guards, and sharp blades. All vehicles and mowers require 360-degree amber warning lights. Personnel must wear Class 3 safety vests. Chemical applications are prohibited.

The contract term runs one calendar year from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 with no renewal options. Work is on an as-needed basis with no minimum quantities guaranteed; SHA retains the right to decrease bi-weekly cycles based on operational needs. Invoicing occurs upon completion of each full bi-weekly cycle.

Bidders must demonstrate three years of commercial lawncare or hand mowing experience and perform all work with their own employees; no subcontracting is permitted. Commercial general liability insurance of $1 million combined single limit per occurrence and $3 million annual aggregate, plus workers' compensation insurance of $1 million per occurrence, are required. Evaluation is lowest responsive and responsible bid price. Questions are due May 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM. A public bid opening is scheduled May 12 at 1:00 PM via Microsoft Teams. Site visits are available by contacting jlarrimore@mdot.maryland.gov. Bids remain irrevocable for 120 days following the bid due date or until any protest is finally resolved.