Call 401 4283H41428SB

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB 4283H41428SB) for a Small Business Reserve procurement involving hand mowing, trimming, and litter pick-up services. The scope of work focuses on ramps, medians, and signs along I-83 from Belfast Road to the Pennsylvania line in Baltimore County. This is an open-ended, on-call contract with a performance period expected to conclude by December 31, 2028. The project requires the contractor to provide specialized equipment, including self-propelled walk-behind mowers with baggers, string trimmers, blowers, and zero-turn mowers, while adhering to strict safety standards and the Tier 1 Living Wage law. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Bid Express portal using AASHTOWare Project Bids software no later than 12:00 Noon Eastern time on August 27, 2026. Eligibility is strictly limited to certified small businesses under Maryland law, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Key compliance requirements include the submission of an Affirmative Action Plan, MBE documentation, and a Contractor's Equipment and Experience Statement. While the IFB states that bonding is not required for this specific contract, bidders must comply with various state regulations, including the Buy American Steel provisions and the State's Commercial Nondiscrimination Policy. Failure to meet any pass/fail criteria, such as unit pricing limits or mandatory affidavits, will result in a determination of non-responsiveness.