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The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is soliciting bids for an open-ended, on-call contract for brush and tree cutting and stump removal services at various locations in Garrett County. The contract period of performance extends through December 31, 2029. The selected contractor must provide a crew consisting of a foreman, a tree climber, and a laborer, along with specialized equipment including a bucket truck with forestry body and dump capabilities, a power chipper, and various chainsaws and pole saws. All work must adhere to the Standard Specifications for Construction and Materials dated July 1, 2025, and the 11th Edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Bid Express portal by 12:00 PM Eastern Time on August 27, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Key compliance requirements include the submission of an MBE Participation Packet, a living wage affidavit, and an approved Affirmative Action Plan. For contracts exceeding 100,000 dollars, annual-renewable performance and payment bonds are required. Bidders must also demonstrate experience by providing at least three relevant projects completed within the last five years. Payment will be processed via electronic funds transfer following the submission of detailed monthly progress bills.