SBR: Roadside Herbicide Spraying - MDOT/SHA

The State of Maryland's State Highway Administration (SHA) is requesting bids for roadside herbicide spraying services in Worcester County under IFB for a two-year base period, with bids due September 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. This is a Small Business Reserve (SBR) procurement limited to certified small businesses under Maryland State Finance and Procurement Article 14-501 to 14-505.

Scope includes herbicide spraying on state roadways over approximately 40 crew days during the contract term, with operations beginning October 1, 2026. The contractor must provide a two-person crew (foreman and equipment operator/helper), all equipment (truck, minimum 200-gallon spray unit, water pump, and related apparatus), and labor. The State supplies herbicides, plant growth regulators, adjuvants, water, backup traffic control vehicles, and maintenance of traffic. Minimum qualifications require Maryland business registration, Maryland Department of Agriculture Category 6 (Right of Way and Weed) licenses and certifications, three years of similar herbicide spraying experience, active engagement in the service, ownership of required equipment, and certified small business status. The contractor must carry $1,000,000 commercial general liability per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, workers' compensation, and commercial truck insurance.

Bids will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder on an all-inclusive cost per crew day basis. Questions are due September 8, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Public bid opening is September 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at 5603 Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland. No pre-bid conference or site visit is required. No federal funding, MBE participation goal, or VSBE participation goal applies.