Lawn Care D0198 Oak Park

The State of Illinois, through Central Management Services, is soliciting bids for lawn care services at facility D0198, 445 West Harrison Street, Oak Park, Illinois, with bids due November 4, 2026. The solicitation is open to all bidders, and the procurement documentation indicates no set-aside.

Scope covers turf mowing cut to two to three inches, no more than once every seven days; broadleaf weed control; pre-emergent crabgrass treatment; leaf removal and debris cleanup in October and November; edging along walks and curbs; and integrated pest management for flower and shrub beds. Hourly-billed services include shrub and evergreen pruning twice per season, pruning of trees under eight inches in trunk diameter, and spring cleanup upon request. The vendor provides all equipment, holds all required municipal, county, state, and federal licenses, and supplies trained, properly supervised personnel. Compensation must meet Illinois Department of Labor prevailing wage requirements for building and grounds services. Required insurance is $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate general liability, $1,000,000 per occurrence auto liability, and workers' compensation as required by law. Subcontracts exceeding $100,000 annually require State approval.

The contract term runs April 1, 2027, through November 30, 2031, with monthly invoicing in arrears. Pricing is estimated and structured on a BidBuy Purchase Order, and the State will enter the total maximum amount before execution. Vendors must certify compliance with 34 requirements in the Standard Illinois Certifications form (version 26.2), including tax and state-debt status, drug-free workplace policies for contracts over $5,000, IllinoisJobLink vacancy postings, Illinois Information Technology Accessibility Act standards, and DHS cybersecurity restrictions. Certifications require annual re-certification by January 1 for contracts exceeding one year and flow down to subcontractors. The State may conduct background checks on vendor personnel at State expense and may terminate for cause immediately or for convenience with thirty days' notice.