The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for Roadside Hand Mowing services in Worcester County, designated as contract WOHNDMWS25. The procurement seeks a contractor to perform hand mowing and litter pickup on various roadways, with an estimated 35 crew days of work during a one-year contract period beginning approximately May 2025. The work requires a four-person crew operating between 7:00 am and 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday, using specific equipment including zero-turn mowers and string trimmers. Key deliverables include cutting grass to a 3-inch height, comprehensive litter pickup, and strict adherence to safety and work zone protocols. The State will provide lane closure permits and a protection vehicle with a truck-mounted attenuator. Bids are due by May 8, 2025, at 2:00 pm local time, with a public bid opening scheduled simultaneously. The contract is a firm fixed-price procurement with two primary line items: a daily crew rate and additional general labor hours, estimated at 80 hours. This procurement is exclusively a Small Business Reserve Procurement, meaning only certified small businesses in Maryland can submit proposals. Vendors must provide a Small Business Qualification Number and affirm their current small business status, with legal obligations to notify the Procurement Officer within 30 days of any status changes. No Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) subcontracting goals are specified for this contract. The total estimated contract value is based on 35 crew days and 80 additional labor hours, with pricing to be submitted on the attached Contract Price Form. Chemical applications are explicitly prohibited during the mowing services. Prospective bidders must complete the Small Business Affidavit and provide comprehensive vendor information, including company details, contact information, and an authorized representative's signature. The contract represents a focused, short-term landscaping and maintenance service for Maryland's roadside environments.
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WOHNDMWS25_Statewide_IFB_Template_version_2.docx | 92KB | Document | 4/23/25 | |
WOHNDMWS25_-_ATTACHMENT_B-_CONTRACT_PRICE_FORM.docx | 19KB | Document | 4/23/25 |