Lawn Care G0800 Metamora

The State of Illinois Central Management Services is requesting bids for lawn care services at the G0800 facility, 1265 Lourdes Road, Metamora, Illinois 61548, under IFB 27-416CMS-BOPM4-B-54531, with bids due November 4, 2026. The solicitation is open to all bidders with no set-asides or preference restrictions, though bidders may claim applicable Illinois Business Preference and Domestic Product Preference under the Illinois Procurement Code where they qualify.

The scope encompasses complete lawn care cycle operations including mowing, weed control, mulching, edging, debris removal, and integrated pest management for turf and landscaping beds, with optional hourly services for shrub and evergreen pruning, tree maintenance for specimens under 8 inches trunk diameter, and spring cleanup. The vendor must provide all necessary equipment, trained personnel, and maintain all required municipal, county, state, and federal licenses. The contract term runs from April 1, 2027, through November 30, 2031. Prevailing wage requirements apply to grounds maintenance services in the locality; all employees must be covered under the vendor's workers' compensation and liability insurance. The vendor must submit proof of $1 million general liability insurance per occurrence within five days of contract execution.

Pricing is estimated; the total maximum contract amount will be determined by the State prior to execution. Monthly invoicing in arrears is due to CMS Bureau of Operations and Facilities Management by July 31 annually. Subcontractors with annual contract values exceeding $100,000 require prior written approval and must complete Illinois Standard Certifications.

Bids must be submitted electronically through BidBuy and remain firm for 180 days from opening. All bidders must submit vendor disclosure or IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure documentation, an Offer to the State, and applicable Business Enterprise Program and Veterans Small Business Program Utilization Plans. No bid bond or performance bond is required. A $15 administrative fee applies to any awarded contract of $1,000 or more, deducted from the first payment.