SBR: Median and Roadside Mowing, Trimming, and Litter Pick-up along MD 4 and US 301 Corridor in Marlboro Shop Area

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is accepting bids for median and roadside mowing, trimming, and litter pick-up services along the MD 4 and US 301 corridor in the Marlboro Shop Area, Prince George's County, under a Small Business Reserve (SBR) designation, with bids due August 20, 2026 at 12 Noon Eastern Time via Bid Express.

This procurement is restricted to Certified Small Business vendors meeting statutory requirements under State Finance and Procurement Article 14-501 through 13-505 of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as certified by the Governor's Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs. The SBR set-aside is the primary eligibility gate.

Scope includes median and roadside mowing, trimming, and litter removal along the specified corridor. The contract is classified as Project Classification B and is funded by State resources; the Federal-Aid Project number is listed as N/A. No pre-bid conference has been scheduled.

For contracts exceeding $100,000, bid security equal to at least 5% of the total bid amount, along with performance and payment bonds, is required; no bonds are required for bids under $100,000. All 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, obtain an Info Tech Digital ID, and allow at least seven business days for approval. The cost of plans is free. Minority and disadvantaged business enterprises are encouraged to participate.