427DH69529SB Tractor Median and Roadside Mowing, Trimming and Litter Pickup Along I-695 Inner & Outer Loop from Exit 21 to Exit 26 including Ramps in Baltimore County

The Maryland State Highway Administration is seeking a qualified small‑business contractor to provide comprehensive median and roadside vegetation management—including mowing, trimming, and litter pickup—along the I‑695 inner and outer loops between Exits 21 and 26 (including ramp areas) in Baltimore County. The work is a recurring maintenance service for a highway corridor, falling under a project cost class of $100,000‑$500,000 and limited to certified small‑business vendors. Bids must be submitted electronically via Bid Express by 12 PM EST on 12 Nov 2026. No pre‑bid conference is scheduled; bidders must review the IFB online. The contract will require compliance with Maryland wage rates and, if the award exceeds $100,000, a bid security of 5 % and performance/payment bonds. • Scope: Mowing, trimming, and litter removal of highway medians and shoulders along a 10‑mile stretch of I‑695. • Location: Baltimore County, Maryland (Exits 21‑26, I‑695). • Contract Value: $100‑$500 K (Class B). • Eligibility: Certified Small Business Reserve vendors only. • Submission: Electronic only via Bid Express; deadline 12 Nov 2026, 12 PM EST. • Required Bonds: 5 % bid security and performance/payment bonds for awards ≥ $100 K. • No pre‑bid meeting; bidders must rely on posted IFB documents.