Rockford Civicplus #726-PW-071

Grounds Maintenance Services for Water Sites and Fire Stations in Rockford, Illinois

The City of Rockford, Illinois is seeking bids for comprehensive grounds maintenance services at multiple Water Division sites and Fire Stations. - Government Buyer: - City of Rockford, Finance Department, Central Services Division - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; bidders must have at least 3 years of relevant experience - Products/Services Requested: - Grounds maintenance including landscaping, mowing, mulching, spring and fall cleanup, trimming, and weed removal - Services required at wells, elevated tanks, zone control valves, fire stations, and administrative buildings - Pricing requested per site for mowing, mulching, cleanup, and hourly landscaping services - Line items include: - Mowing Services (weekly, 25 sites) - Mulching Services (application of 'chocolate' mulch) - Spring and Fall Cleanup (debris and litter removal) - Landscaping and Weed Removal (20 hours) - Trimming (Hedges, 30 hours) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Mandatory pre-bid meeting for all bidders - Vendors must have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience - Contract term is one year with up to four possible one-year extensions - City may add properties during the contract term - Price adjustments only at renewal with 60-day prior written request - Compliance with local, state, and federal laws required - No requirements for bid deposits, performance bonds, prevailing wage, apprenticeship, or IDOT prequalification - Equal employment opportunity, subcontractor utilization, and workforce data forms required

Description

This solicitation is for grounds maintenance services at water sites and fire stations in Rockford, Illinois. The bid is open and requires a mandatory pre-bid meeting at the Rockford Water Department on September 1, 2026. Questions must be submitted in writing by September 9, 2026, and responses will be posted by September 11, 2026. Bids are due by September 18, 2026, at 11:00 AM and must be submitted to the City Hall, Rockford, Illinois.

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