SBR: Hand Mowing With Baggers, Trimming And Litter Pickup Along Md 157, Md 158, Wharf Road And Md 695 A&B In The Golden Ring Shop Area

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is accepting bids for hand mowing with baggers, trimming, and litter pickup services along MD 157, MD 158, Wharf Road, and MD 695 A&B in the Golden Ring Shop Area, Baltimore County, under Small Business Reserve designation, with electronic bids due October 1, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time. This is a restricted procurement: bidders must be certified by the Governor's Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs and meet statutory requirements under State Finance and Procurement Article 14-501 through 13-505 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.

All bid documents are available exclusively through the Bid Express platform (https://www.bidx.com/maryland/main). Bidders must register with Bid Express, obtain an Info Tech Digital ID, and allow at least seven business days for approval before submitting bids. Paper bids will not be accepted. No pre-bid conference has been scheduled.

Bid security is required only for bids of $100,000 or above, at five percent of the total bid amount; no bid, performance, or payment bonds are required for bids under $100,000. Successful bidders at or above the $100,000 threshold must supply payment and performance bonds. The cost of plans is $0.00. Minimum wage rates are predetermined by law and detailed in the Invitation for Bids. The project is funded with state funds and carries Project Classification B. The State Highway Administration has reserved the right to reject any and all bids and states that minority and disadvantaged business enterprises will not face discrimination and are encouraged to participate.