Description
The State Highway Administration (SHA) of Maryland is seeking a certified small‑business vendor to provide a single, two‑month contract for flail tractor mowing of six designated roadway routes in Wicomico County. The contractor must supply its own labor, equipment (minimum three flail tractor mowers), and perform one complete mowing cycle beginning approximately October 26 2026 and finishing within four weeks. Work must follow strict safety, signage, and environmental guidelines, and all invoicing is fixed‑price per cycle. The award is limited to small‑business reserve vendors, with no subcontracting goals. Bids are submitted electronically via eMMA by 2:00 PM on 21 Oct 2026.
• Scope: Full‑width median and right‑shoulder mowing of six specified routes (≈ ~300 acres).
• Duration: 2‑month base period, no options.
• Equipment: Minimum three flail tractor mowers, each with 72‑in. cutting width and required safety gear.
• Requirements: Small‑business reserve certification, 2 years roadside mowing experience, registration with SDAT, insurance (CGL $1 M/$2 M, WC $1 M, auto).
• Submission: Electronic bid on eMMA, include price form, bidder info sheet, conflict‑of‑interest affidavit, reference checks.
• Evaluation: Lowest total price wins.