TAHERB26SB V3 Herbicide spraying along highways in Talbot County

The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) Easton Shop is seeking bids for a specialized herbicide spraying contract in Talbot County. The procurement involves hiring a 2-person crew to operate a minimum 200-gallon spray truck or trailer for applying herbicides along highway right-of-ways. SHA will provide the herbicide concentrate, while the contractor is responsible for appropriately handling, mixing, and applying the herbicide. Contractors must upload Maryland Agricultural Pesticide certificates for both their business and at least two applicators at the time of bid submission. The contract requires precise application of herbicides with SHA providing maintenance of traffic support. The bid solicitation specifies a reduced contract period of 30 crew days, with proposals due by July 10, 2025, following the initial posting on July 7, 2025. Potential bidders who do not wish to submit a proposal are requested to complete a no-bid form to provide feedback.

This contract opportunity is specifically designated as a small business reserve, which means only qualified small businesses are eligible to compete for the award. The maximum award amount is set at $50,000, providing a clear budget ceiling for the herbicide spraying services. By restricting the opportunity to small businesses, the state aims to support local and smaller enterprise participation in government contracts. The procurement appears to be structured to ensure qualified vendors with specific pesticide application expertise can demonstrate their capabilities. The requirements for Maryland Agricultural Pesticide certification for both the business and individual applicators ensure that only technically qualified and legally compliant vendors can participate in the bidding process. The short timeline between the posting date and the bid due date suggests the SHA is seeking to quickly secure a contractor for these highway maintenance services.