Call 403 432PMF1429SB

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is soliciting bids for contract 432PMF1429SB, which entails full-width litter pick-up services in the Marlboro Shop Area of Prince George's County. The project requires the contractor to provide all necessary machinery, equipment, and a dedicated five-person crew to perform litter removal and deliver collected trash to the administration's maintenance facility in Upper Marlboro. This is a Small Business Reserve procurement, meaning the award is limited to certified small business vendors. Bids must be submitted electronically via Bid Express by 12:00 PM on October 15, 2026, and bidders must be registered on the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage website to be eligible for the award. The evaluation process focuses on the bidder's equipment and experience, including their history of completing awarded work and the qualifications of their principal members. Key contractual requirements include adherence to living wage rates, compliance with MASH 2016 highway safety criteria, and the use of domestic steel under Buy American guidelines. Administrative mandates require the submission of specific invoice cover sheets for payment and the reporting of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. While bonding and bid security are not required for this specific solicitation, the contractor must maintain minimum insurance coverage and notify the engineer within 24 hours of any property damage.