WO427F28SB- Tractor Mowing For MDOT/SHA in Worcester County

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT/SHA) is requesting bids for tractor mowing services in Worcester County under IFB WO427F28SB, with bids due August 7, 2026. This is a Small Business Reserve or Preference procurement requiring bidders to meet small business qualification standards under Maryland State Finance and Procurement Article 14-501(c).

The scope covers mowing operations on six state highway segments totaling approximately 108 acres: MD 611 from US 50 to the Assateague Island entrance (17 acres), MD 376 from US 113 to MD 611 (9 acres), MD 374 from Prospect Drive to the Worcester/Wicomico County Line (19 acres), MD 354 from the county line to MD 12 (9 acres), and two sections of MD 12 from the Pocomoke River Bridge to the Virginia State Line (27 acres each). Each line item requires two mowing cycles over the contract duration. Bidders must submit a cost per mowing cycle for each segment; quantities are stated for bid evaluation purposes only and do not establish minimum, maximum, or exact quantities.

Bidders must provide firm name, address, contact information, federal tax identification number, and sign an affidavit affirming small business status. False certification carries penalties including contract termination, suspension and debarment, and criminal prosecution. The contract price form serves as the bid submission vehicle.

The IFB template establishes standard contractual framework, evaluation criteria, pricing structures, insurance and bonding requirements, equipment specifications, seasonal scheduling expectations, and performance metrics. Site visits and pre-bid meetings may be scheduled prior to bid opening to allow assessment of project conditions and clarification of requirements.