42713N1429SB MEDIAN AND ROADSIDE TRACTOR MOWING, TRIMMING, AND LITTER PICKUP ON PRIMARY AND SECONDARY ROADWAYS IN NORTHERN HOWARD COUNTY

Solicitation 42713N1429SB is an Invitation for Bids issued by the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration for highway lawn maintenance services. The scope of work involves median and roadside tractor mowing, trimming, and litter pickup on primary and secondary roadways located in Northern Howard County. This is a Small Business Reserve Procurement, meaning the award is limited to certified small business vendors who meet the statutory requirements of the State Finance and Procurement Article and are certified by the Governor's Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs. Bids must be submitted electronically via Bid Express by November 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM, as paper bids will not be accepted. Bidders are required to use the latest electronic proposal forms and must possess a paid Bid Express subscription and an Info Tech Digital ID. For contracts valued at $1,000,000 or more, a bid security of at least 5 percent of the total bid amount is required, and the successful bidder must provide payment and performance bonds. William Pines P.E. serves as the Administrator for this contract, and Jenilee Burlin is the primary procurement officer.