Highway hand mowing in Talbot County - TAHNDMW25

This contract involves the seasonal hand mowing of various roadside features along a 7.25-mile stretch of MD 404 in Queen Anne’s and Talbot Counties, Maryland. The scope includes mowing guardrails, signs, grass islands, lighting, traffic light, and utility poles, as well as around culverts and a continuous 60-inch cut from the edge of the roadway using zero-turn mowers. The work is scheduled on a per-cycle basis, with an estimated total of eight cycles per year, though the Department of Transportation (SHA) reserves the right to reduce the number of cycles based on operational needs. Payment will be made after the completion of each full cycle, with no minimum quantity guarantees, emphasizing an as-needed approach. Bidders are required to submit their proposals exclusively through the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) portal, and the contract is designated as a small business reserve, encouraging participation from small businesses. The solicitation, titled "Highway hand mowing in Talbot County," is posted under the number BPM048500, with a response deadline of March 3, 2025. The contract value is estimated between $50,000 and $150,000, and the NAICS code associated is 561730, which pertains to landscaping services. The primary point of contact is Kyle O'Donnell, reachable via email. The bidding process emphasizes strict adherence to instructions outlined in the Price Form Instructions, which detail how to properly complete and submit pricing, including the necessity of fully loading prices to cover all costs, and the importance of signatures and accurate bidder information to prevent disqualification. Additionally, reference checks are required, where bidders must provide customer references to demonstrate their capability to perform the scope of work, with the potential for the procurement officer to verify these references to assess responsibility.