Call 301 AZ5757114SB

Contract AZ5757114SB is an Invitation for Bids issued by the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration for the maintenance and preservation of environmental assets across Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester Counties in District 1. This is a Small Business Reserve procurement limited to certified small business vendors. The scope of work includes the management of landscape and turf areas through mowing, pruning, weed control, and debris removal, as well as the installation and establishment of trees, shrubs, perennials, bulbs, and turfgrass sod. Additional requirements include herbicide and insecticide applications, mulching, and stone installation. The contract period of performance extends through December 31, 2028. The award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Critical pass/fail requirements for award include the submission of an approved Affirmative Action Plan for Minority Business Enterprise utilization within ten business days of notification and the provision of an annual-renewable performance bond for contracts equal to or greater than 100,000 dollars. Bidders must be registered on eMaryland Marketplace Advantage and submit all bids electronically via the Bid Express website by the September 3, 2026, deadline. Contractors must adhere to living wage rates and hold specific Maryland Department of Agriculture Commercial Pesticide Business Licenses and applicator certificates. Performance is subject to a three-phase acceptance process consisting of an installation phase, a partial establishment phase, and final acceptance.