Description
The State Highway Administration (SHA) of Maryland is seeking a qualified small‑business vendor to provide comprehensive snow and ice removal services for the Hanover Complex (roads, parking lots, sidewalks, etc.) on a 24/7, year‑round basis. The contract is fixed‑price, spans two years, and requires the contractor to supply labor, equipment (skid‑loader, dump‑truck with plow, up to eight laborers), maintain equipment, respond within specified timeframes, and submit daily service reports. All de‑icing materials are provided by SHA; travel time is not compensated. The award will be made to the lowest responsive bidder who meets the small‑business reserve criteria and submits the required certifications, insurance, references, and pricing forms via the eMMA portal.
• Scope: Snow/ice removal on all SHA‑designated surfaces at the Hanover Complex.
• Duration: 2‑year fixed‑price contract.
• Required equipment: Skid‑loader, 2½‑ton dump‑truck with plow, up to 8 laborers.
• Service window: 24 hours × 7 days, with emergency response within 2 hours of notification.
• Submission: Electronic bid via eMMA by 12:00 PM, Oct 21 2026; questions due by Oct 14 2026, 10:00 AM.
• Small‑Business Reserve: Must be certified by GOSBA; award limited to qualified small businesses.
• Evaluation: Lowest total price wins; compliance with insurance, licensing, and performance reporting required.