Highway mowing with zero turns, US50 Ocean Gateway, Talbot County

This contract involves a bid for roadside mowing services along US 50 Ocean Gateway in Talbot County, Maryland. The work primarily consists of mowing with zero-turn mowers on medians, grass islands, and shoulders extending six feet into the roadway, covering approximately 15 acres. The service schedule includes 14 mowing and weed-eating cycles approximately every two weeks. Prior to mowing, work crews are required to walk the designated areas to pick up litter, preventing debris from breaking into smaller pieces that could pollute the Chesapeake Bay. Additionally, the Maryland State Highway Administration will apply herbicide to guardrails, which do not require weed-eating services. The service areas are defined by specific mile markers and attached graphics, though these maps are approximate. Bidders must submit sealed bids by mail or delivery before the response deadline of March 13, 2024, as electronic submissions are not accepted. The contract is managed by the Maryland State Highway Administration’s Sha-District 2-Easton office, under solicitation number BPM042532, with a NAICS code of 561730 indicating a landscape and groundskeeping service. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Kyle O'Donnell. This project emphasizes environmental protection through litter removal and targeted herbicide application, ensuring the maintenance of roadside aesthetics and safety along this section of Ocean Gateway.