4283GVAR29SB Handmowing with Baggers, Trimming, and Litter Pickup along MD 542, Providence Road, MD 146, and MD 45 in the Golden Ring Shop Area in Baltimore County

The Maryland State Highway Administration is seeking a certified small‑business vendor to provide comprehensive highway lawn maintenance services in Baltimore County. The work includes hand‑mowing with baggers, trimming, and litter pickup along MD 542, Providence Road (MD 146), and MD 45 within the Golden Ring Shop Area. The contract is classified in Cost Class B ($100 k–$500 k) and will be awarded to a small‑business reserve vendor. Bids must be submitted electronically through the BIDX platform by 12:00 PM EST on 22 Oct 2026. No paper bids, performance or payment bonds are required for contracts under $100 k; bids ≥ $100 k must include a 5 % bid security and the successful contractor will need to furnish bonds. No pre‑bid conference is scheduled. • Scope: hand‑mowing, bagging, trimming, litter pickup on designated state roadways. • Location: Golden Ring Shop Area, Baltimore County, MD. • Contract value: $100 k–$500 k (Cost Class B). • Small‑Business Reserve only – vendor must be certified by the Governor’s Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs. • Submission: electronic only via BIDX; deadline 22 Oct 2026, 12 PM EST. • No pre‑bid meeting; bidders must register for BIDX and obtain a digital ID. • Bonds: required only for contracts ≥ $100 k (5 % bid security, performance & payment bonds).