Saddlebrook Stream Non-Native and Invasive Plant Removal Project

The City of Bowie, Maryland, is soliciting quotes for the Saddlebrook Stream Non-Native and Invasive Plant Removal Project located at 8107 River Park Road. The project requires a qualified contractor to monitor and remove non-native and invasive plants to ensure compliance with post-construction monitoring requirements. Work involves mechanical, chemical, and biological treatments scheduled for the Fall of 2026 and Spring of 2027. The contract term extends through June 30, 2027, with an option for a one-year renewal at the City's discretion. Qualified bidders must provide a lump sum price, a detailed work schedule, and specifications for the equipment and EPA-registered herbicides to be used. A critical requirement is the employment of a Maryland licensed professional pesticide applicator licensed in Forest, Ornamental/Turf, and Aquatic treatments. Contractors must adhere to Integrated Vegetation Management practices and provide treatment logs to receive a Certificate of Acceptance. Required submission documents include a Contractor Responsibility Form, a Reference List of similar projects, an Affidavit of Public Contracting Eligibility, and certifications for Equal Opportunity Employment and a Drug-Free Workplace. All bids must be submitted electronically via the Bid Locker platform.