Lawn Care D0900 Carbondale

The State of Illinois, Central Management Services, is requesting bids on lawn care services at the D0900 facility in Carbondale, Illinois (2801 W Murphysboro Road) under IFB 27-416CMS-BOPM4-B-54146, with bids due October 13, 2026. This contract is set-aside exclusively for Small Business Set-Aside (SBSA) vendors registered in the Illinois Procurement Gateway at the time of bid submission — non-registered entities will be deemed non-responsive.

The scope includes grass cutting to two to three inches no more than once every seven days, broad leaf weed control, pre-emergent crabgrass treatment once in spring, monthly ground cleanup during October and November, edging, debris removal, and bed maintenance through integrated pest management. Additional services available hourly include shrub and evergreen pruning twice per season and tree pruning for specimens under 8 inches in trunk diameter. The vendor must maintain all required municipal, county, state, and federal licenses and provide all necessary equipment. No subcontracting is permitted.

The contract term runs April 1, 2027 through November 30, 2031, with a maximum total term not to exceed ten years including any renewals or extensions. Pricing is estimated and will be entered by the State prior to execution; the maximum contract amount will be specified in a formal amendment. Work is performed entirely at the Carbondale facility. Prevailing wage requirements apply under 30 ILCS 500/25-60. The vendor must provide General Commercial Liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million annual aggregate, Auto Liability coverage of $1 million per occurrence, and Worker's Compensation Insurance as required by law within five days of contract execution. Questions are due 72 hours before bid opening. Bids must remain firm for 180 days from opening. A $15 administrative fee applies to awarded bidders receiving contracts of $1,000 or more. No bid bond or performance bond is required. Award goes to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest overall price.