Call 403 4320851429SB

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is soliciting bids for contract 4320851429SB, an open-ended, on-call agreement for spot litter pick-up services at various locations in Charles County, Maryland. This procurement is designated as a Small Business Reserve, meaning it is exclusively open to vendors certified by the Governor's Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs. The scope of work involves a three-person crew removing trash, litter, and debris, including the clearing of inlet grates along shoulders. The contractor must provide a full-size pickup truck with an eight-foot bed and arrow panel, as well as all necessary shovels, brooms, trash bags, and M.O.S.H.A.-compliant safety equipment. Bids must be submitted electronically via Bid Express by 12:00 PM Eastern Time on August 27, 2026. Award is based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid, with pass/fail gates including small business certification, bid responsiveness, and the provision of at least three professional references. While the overall Minority Business Enterprise participation goal is set at zero percent, bidders must still submit required MBE affidavits and an approved Affirmative Action Plan. The contract is subject to Maryland living wage laws and requires a bid security of at least five percent of the aggregate bid amount. Payment will be processed via Electronic Funds Transfer based on detailed monthly progress invoices.