Landscaping Design Services and Installation

Tazewell County, Illinois, is seeking sealed bids for a comprehensive Landscaping Design Services and Installation project (#2025-P-01) for its downtown Pekin campus, specifically targeting the Courthouse, McKenzie, and Justice Center buildings. The procurement requires a qualified contractor to develop a detailed landscaping plan that includes reviewing existing landscape areas, identifying plants to remove or replace, and creating a design emphasizing sustainable and native plant selections. Contractors must provide complete design services, installation, and a one-year warranty on all plants, materials, and workmanship. Proposal evaluation will be based on design adherence to requirements, company history, project manager qualifications, references, proposed cost, and completion timeline. Key procurement dates include a mandatory pre-bid meeting on January 29, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. CST, with proposals due by 2:00 p.m. CST on February 11, 2025. Potential interviews with selected contractors are scheduled for February 13, 2025, with substantial project completion expected by late spring 2025. Interested bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including company background, project references, project manager biography, and a detailed project approach.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses or minority-owned enterprises. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing contractors currently managing the landscaping services. The project has a defined budget not to exceed $50,000, and the contract will be awarded as a complete package to a single bidder. The county will consider total project cost, start and completion dates, and other relevant factors in making the final selection. The accompanying site plan (Addendum #1) provides additional context by showing the proposed Justice Center Annex building footprint, which may inform landscaping design considerations. Contractors should note that the project involves a precise, strategic approach to landscaping that complements the county's municipal facility infrastructure and potential future expansion plans.