Call 401 4323G41429SB

Contract 4323G41429SB is an Invitation for Bids issued by the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration for spot litter pick-up services at various locations within 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 who meet specific employee and gross sales thresholds. The scope of work includes providing a two-person litter pickup crew and protection vehicles, with a performance period extending through December 31, 2029. Contractors must be prepared to begin operations within three working days of being contacted by the Engineer. The award is based on the lowest responsive responsible bidder, subject to pass/fail gates regarding the submission of an approved Affirmative Action Plan and the demonstration of good faith efforts to obtain Minority Business Enterprise participation. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically via Bid Express using AASHTOWare Project Bids software. For contracts valued at $100,000 or more, bid, performance, and payment bonds are required. Administrative requirements include monthly invoicing in triplicate by the tenth day of each month, compliance with State Prevailing Wage Laws, and adherence to MASH 2016 or NCHRP Report 350 safety standards for all highway safety features.