1282673A: north and south lake shore drive landscape median maintenance

The City of Chicago Department of Transportation is requesting bids for landscape median maintenance services on North and South Lake Shore Drive (Dusable Lake Shore Drive) under solicitation 1282673A, with bids due August 25, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time. The solicitation carries contract-specific diversity goals of 26% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), 6% Women's Business Enterprise (WBE), and 2% Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE) participation. Optional bid incentives for city-based businesses (2%, 4%, or 6% preference levels), local manufacture preference, alternative fuel vehicle utilization, and diverse management and workforce participation are available.

The scope encompasses comprehensive landscape maintenance across the North Lake Shore Drive section (456,150 square yards of routine maintenance over 12 monthly bundles plus 150 line items) and South Lake Shore Drive section (729,323 square yards of routine maintenance with comparable line items). Services include landscaping labor, watering, tree pruning, soil testing, chemical application, fertilization, mulch maintenance, tree removal, sodding, seeding, plant installation, power washing, and decorative lighting. The contract term is 60 months with a three-year extension option.

Bidders must submit responses through the City of Chicago's eProcurement iSupplier vendor portal, which requires three business days for vendor registration. Required documentation includes an Economic Disclosure Statement (EDS) certificate, certificate of insurance, bid execution pages, and MBE/WBE affidavits and certifications demonstrating compliance with diversity goals. Payment terms are immediate with freight prepaid and FOB City of Chicago. The pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 16, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at City Hall, Room 806. Questions are due July 23, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Central Time. No site visits are required.