WITRCF27SB - Tractor Mowing In Wicomico County

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is soliciting bids for flail tractor mowing services in Wicomico County under IFB WITRCF27SB, with bids due October 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time and questions due October 17. This is a Small Business Reserve procurement limited to certified small businesses registered with the Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs — the central eligibility filter.

The scope covers one mowing cycle across six designated highway segments totaling approximately 469 acres on US Route 50 (Ocean Gateway, Business, Bypass, and Flyover sections), US Route 50 Business at Salisbury Parkway, US Route 50 Ocean Gateway East, and US Route 13 Bypass. Each line item specifies unit pricing per cycle. The mowing cycle is scheduled to start approximately October 26, 2026 and must be completed within four weeks, subject to engineer adjustment for weather. Performance is in Wicomico County, Maryland.

Bidders must demonstrate at least two years of experience with roadside and public right-of-way tractor mowing, maintain a minimum of three flail tractor mowers, utilize their own employee labor and equipment, and hold current registration with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability of $1 million combined single limit per occurrence and $2 million annual aggregate, Workers' Compensation of $1 million per occurrence, and Automobile/Commercial Truck Insurance meeting Maryland requirements. References must demonstrate experience within the past three years.

The contract term is two months (base period) with no option periods, with an approximate notice to proceed of October 28, 2026. This is a firm fixed-price award with no federal funding. Bids are submitted electronically through eMMA and must include the Price Form, Bidder Information Sheet, Bid/Proposal Affidavit, Conflict of Interest Affidavit, and Reference Checks. Small business qualification status must be provided and any change during performance must be reported within 30 days. Public bid opening occurs October 21 at 660 West Road, Salisbury, Maryland.