SBR: Median & Roadside Mowing, Trimming and Litter Pickup at Various Locations

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is soliciting bids for median and roadside mowing, trimming, and litter pickup at various locations in southern Anne Arundel County under a Small Business Reserve designation, with bids due October 29, 2026 at 12 noon Eastern time. This procurement is restricted to businesses certified by the Governor's Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs that meet statutory requirements under State Finance and Procurement Article 14-501 to 14-505 of the Annotated Code of Maryland — the core eligibility gate.

The scope encompasses median mowing, roadside mowing, trimming, and litter removal across multiple sites in the southern portion of Anne Arundel County. The contract is classified as Project Classification B and is state-funded.

Electronic bids only are accepted through the Bid Express website (https://www.bidx.com/maryland/main). Bidders must register with Bid Express, designate a representative, obtain a paid subscription to the Bid Express Internet Bidding Service, and request a Digital ID, allowing at least seven business days for approval. Plans are available at no cost.

For bids under $100,000, no bid, performance, or payment bonds are required. Bids of $100,000 and above must include bid security equal to at least 5 percent of the total bid amount; the successful bidder will be required to supply payment and performance bonds for all contracts exceeding $100,000 unless otherwise stated in the Invitation for Bids. Minimum wage rates applicable to this contract have been pre-determined by law and are detailed in the IFB. No pre-bid conference has been scheduled. Contract number is 427AS51430SB with no FAP number assigned.