SBR: Median and Roadside Tractor Mowing, Trimming, and Litter Pickup on Primary and Secondary Roadways

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is soliciting bids for median and roadside tractor mowing, trimming, and litter pickup on primary and secondary roadways in Northern Howard County, with bids due November 19, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern. The procurement carries a Small Business Reserve designation, limiting award eligibility to Certified Small Business vendors that meet the requirements of sections 14-501 through 13-505 of the Annotated Code of Maryland and are certified by the Governor's Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs. The agency actively encourages participation by Minority and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises.

The project is classified as a Category B, state-funded procurement. Bids are submitted electronically only through Bid Express, and paper bids will not be accepted. Prospective bidders must register with Bid Express, obtain an Info Tech Digital ID, and allow at least seven business days for approval before submitting. Bid documents are available electronically at no cost.

Bid security equal to at least 5 percent of the total bid amount is required for bids of $100,000 and above. Successful bidders with contract values exceeding $100,000 must provide payment and performance bonds. Minimum wage rates are predetermined by law and set out in the Invitation for Bids. The agency reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

The notice was posted October 23, 2026.