SBR: Trimming Of Medians And Roadsides From I-695 (Exit 24) To Belfast Road On I-83 In The Hereford Shop Area

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is accepting bids for trimming of medians and roadsides on I-83 from I-695 (Exit 24) to Belfast Road in the Hereford Shop Area (Baltimore County) under a Small Business Reserve designation, with bids due July 23, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time via Bid Express.

This is a small-business-set-aside procurement. Bidders must be certified by the Governor's Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs and meet the statutory requirements of State Finance and Procurement Article 14-501 through 14-505. Only electronically submitted bids through Bid Express (https://www.bidx.com/maryland/main) will be accepted; paper bids are not permitted. Prospective bidders must register with Bid Express, select MDOT SHA as the referring agency, maintain a paid subscription to the Internet Bidding Service, and obtain an Info Tech Digital ID, with at least seven business days required for approval and setup.

The scope comprises median and roadside vegetation trimming along the specified I-83 corridor within the Hereford Shop Area. No pre-bid conference has been scheduled. Plans are available at no cost.

Bid security requirements depend on the total bid amount: bids under $100,000 do not require bid, performance, or payment bonds; bids of $100,000 or above must include bid security equal to at least five percent of the bid amount, and the successful bidder must provide payment and performance bonds. The project is funded by the state. MDOT SHA reserves the right to reject any and all bids.