Call 401 549D41429SB

This contract, identified as Call 401 549D41429SB, is an Invitation for Bids issued by the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration for highway maintenance contract support across various locations in Baltimore and Harford Counties within District 4. The work involves providing laborers to perform essential roadside maintenance tasks including brush cutting, tree trimming, landscaping, ditch cleaning, litter pick-up, mowing and weed eating of right-of-way, removal of animal carcasses, snow removal, highway sign assembly and installation, and maintenance of highways, buildings, and rest areas. For contracts tied to the Office of Traffic and Safety, sign fabrication is also required. All work must strictly adhere to the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration’s Standard Specifications for Construction and Materials dated July 1, 2025, along with any applicable Special Provisions, and must be executed in a good workmanlike manner. The contract period extends through December 31, 2029, with invoicing required monthly and submitted no later than the tenth day of each calendar month in triplicate, clearly marked as “Progress” or “Final,” and including the contractor’s Federal Tax Identification or Social Security number. For contracts over $200,000, invoices must also include Board of Public Works information and agreement dates. This procurement is designated as a Small Business Reserve Procurement, meaning award is limited exclusively to certified small business vendors registered with the Governor’s Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs under Maryland’s State Finance and Procurement Article §§14-501–14-505. Bidders must demonstrate responsibility by submitting a completed Contractor’s Equipment & Experience Statement within five business days and providing at least three comparable projects completed within the past five years. A 3% Minority Business Enterprise participation goal is mandated, requiring formal MBE subcontractor agreements and adherence to the Certified MBE Utilization and Fair Solicitation Affidavit. The bid is irrevocable for 120 days following opening, and all bids must be submitted electronically through the BIDX portal using AASHTOWare Project Bids™ software prior to the deadline of 12:00 PM Eastern Time on August 13, 2026. Bid security of 5% is required for proposals over $100,000 and must be electronically verifiable via SurePathNetwork or Surety2000. Contractors must comply with Maryland