AZ5736114SB - Maintenance and Preservation of Environmental Assets in Caroline, Dorchester and Talbot Counties (Districts 1&2)

The Maryland State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is seeking a small‑business‑certified contractor to provide ongoing maintenance and preservation of environmental assets—landscaping, turf, trees, wetlands and related features—across MDOT facilities and right‑of‑ways in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties (Districts 1 & 2). Work includes routine pruning, weed control, mowing, debris removal, and occasional installation of plant material or application of herbicides/insecticides as directed. The contract will be awarded to a qualified small business, with a minimum 1 % minority‑business participation goal. Bids are submitted electronically via Bid Express; a pre‑bid conference (optional) is scheduled for August 13, 2026. • Scope: Landscape and turf maintenance, tree and shrub care, wetland stewardship, and related environmental‑asset tasks. • Location: MDOT facilities and rights‑of‑way in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, MD. • Contract type: Small‑business‑only, public‑notice solicitation (Invitation for Bid). • Submission deadline: September 3 2026, 12 PM EST (electronic). • Pre‑bid conference (optional): August 13 2026, 10:00 AM (Cambridge SHA Facility or Teams). • Required certifications: Small Business Reserve (SB) certification; MBE participation goal of 1 %. • Bonds: No bid/security bonds required under $100k; 5 % bid security for bids ≥ $100k, with performance/payment bonds thereafter. • Estimated contract value: Not disclosed; typical multi‑county maintenance contracts range from $200k‑$500k.