Opportunity
Rockford Civic Plus #726-PW-071
Grounds Maintenance Services for Water Sites and Fire Stations in Rockford, IL
Posted
August 19, 2026
Respond By
September 18, 2026
Identifier
726-PW-071
NAICS
561730
This opportunity from the City of Rockford Finance Department Central Services Division seeks qualified vendors for comprehensive grounds maintenance services at water sites and fire stations. - Government Buyer: - City of Rockford Finance Department Central Services Division - Sites include wells, elevated tanks, zone control valves, fire stations, and administrative buildings - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or manufacturers are mentioned; vendors must have at least 3 years of relevant experience - Products/Services Requested: - Grounds maintenance services including landscaping, mowing, mulching, spring/fall cleanup, trimming, and weed removal - 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, time and material basis) - Trimming (hedges, 30 hours, time and material basis) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Mandatory pre-bid meeting attendance required - Pricing requested per site and for hourly landscaping services - Contract term is one year with up to four possible one-year extensions - City may add properties during contract term; price adjustments only at renewal with 60-day notice - No requirements for bid deposits, performance bonds, prevailing wage, or apprenticeship participation - Vendors must submit bids in hard copy; no fax or email submissions accepted - Questions must be submitted in writing; responses via addendum
Description
This solicitation is for grounds maintenance services at water sites and fire stations in Rockford, Illinois. The bid is open and scheduled to close on September 18, 2026, at 11:00 AM. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at the Rockford Water Department on September 1, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Respondents are advised to review the related document for detailed requirements and submit questions by September 9, 2026.