Mowing & Weed Control

The Village of Lombard is requesting sealed bids for grass mowing and weed control services at multiple sites throughout the village, with bids due October 23, 2026 by 3:00 p.m. at the Public Works Department, 1051 S Hammerschmidt Avenue.

The scope encompasses weekly mowing at 19 sites and bi-weekly mowing at 91 sites, plus herbicide applications at Village Hall complex and South Main Street cemetery on three occasions during the growing season. The contract runs from March 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027, with optional renewals available in 2028 and 2029.

Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three successful large-scale mowing projects in northeast Illinois counties (Cook, DuPage, McHenry, Lake, Kane, Kendall, Will, or DeKalb) completed within the last five years and provide current references. Adequate equipment and staff capable of executing the scope is required.

The Village will award to the lowest responsible bidder, evaluating based on cost, past performance, experience, and ability to perform the work. The President and Board of Trustees will act upon bids; the Village reserves the right to defer award up to 60 calendar days after bid receipt and to accept or reject any or all proposals.

All written questions must be submitted to Eric Hendrickson (hendricksone@villageoflombard.org) by October 19, 2026. No clarifications or addenda will be issued after that date. Bid specifications are available electronically at http://www.villageoflombard.org/bids.