Tractor Median and Roadside Mowing, Trimming and Litter Pickup Along I-695 Inner & Outer Loop from Exit 21 to Exit 26 including Ramps

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is soliciting bids for tractor median and roadside mowing, trimming, and litter pickup services along I-695 Inner and Outer Loop from Exit 21 to Exit 26 including ramps in Baltimore County under Small Business Reserve Designation, with bids due November 12, 2026.

This procurement is restricted to businesses certified as small businesses by the Governor's Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs and meeting requirements under State Finance and Procurement Article 14-501-13-505 of the Annotated Code of Maryland. The scope covers mowing, trimming, and litter pickup operations on both the inner and outer loop of I-695 within the specified exit range.

Bid submission is electronic only through Bid Express (https://www.bidx.com/maryland/main) with opening at 12 Noon Eastern time on November 12, 2026. Bidders must register with Bid Express, select Maryland MDOT as the referring agency, obtain a paid subscription to the Internet Bidding Service, and secure an Info Tech Digital ID, requiring at least seven business days for approval. Bid documents are available in electronic format on Bid Express at no cost. No pre-bid conference has been scheduled.

Bid Security is required for bids of $100,000 or more, equaling at least 5 percent of the total bid amount. Payment and Performance Bonds are required for contracts exceeding $100,000. Minimum wage rates are pre-determined by law and specified in the Invitation for Bids. MDOT SHA has declared an agency goal for Minority Business Enterprise participation and reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Contract number is 427DH69529SB, classified as Project Classification B.