Call 401 4263GH1429SB

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is soliciting bids under contract 4263GH1429SB for the application of high-volume herbicide solutions in the Golden Ring Shop area of Baltimore County. This is a Small Business Reserve procurement, meaning the award is limited to certified small business vendors recognized by the Governor's Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs. The scope of work requires the contractor to provide herbicide application crews, including a truck with a minimum 12,000 lbs G.V.W., spray units, and personnel holding valid Maryland Pesticide I.D. cards. All work must comply with the Maryland Pesticide Applicator's Law, FIFRA, and Maryland Department of Agriculture regulations. Bids must be submitted electronically via Bid Express by 12:00 PM on October 1, 2026. To be considered responsive, bidders must be registered on eMaryland Marketplace Advantage and submit the required MBE documentation and Living Wage Affidavit of Agreement. The contract includes specific requirements for Buy American Steel, high-visibility safety apparel, and adherence to NCHRP Report 350 or MASH 2016 safety standards. Performance and payment bonds are required for contracts exceeding 100,000 dollars, and bid security of 5 percent is mandatory for bids of 100,000 dollars or more. The period of performance extends through December 31, 2029.