Rough Cut or Bush Hog Mowing

The City of Urbana, Illinois Public Works—Sustainability Department is requesting bids for rough cut or bush hog mowing services at a closed landfill site under ITB FY2026-ITB-189, with proposals due June 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM via the City's e-Procurement Portal. This deadline has passed as of the current date.

The scope covers approximately 8 acres of mowing on slopes, in ditches, and along fence lines at 901 N. Smith Road, Urbana, IL 61802. All vegetation must be cut to a maximum height of four inches; tree removal is excluded. Work methods are entirely at the vendor's discretion, though some slopes or ditches may require hand tools. Performance is restricted to 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Saturday, to accommodate the Landscape Recycling Center's retail hours. Work must be completed within 30 days of contract execution.

Award will be made to the responsible vendor submitting the lowest lump sum bid, which must include all permits, fees, labor, mobilization and demobilization costs, and delivery expenses. The City is tax-exempt; payment will be made within 30 days of invoice approval.

Vendors must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence / $2 million general aggregate, Workers' Compensation, Automobile Liability of $1 million combined single limit, and Umbrella/Excess Liability of $5 million. Vendors must comply with Illinois Prevailing Wage Act requirements, equal employment opportunity provisions, and nondiscrimination standards. Vendors must certify compliance with bid rigging and rotating statutes, provide a W-9 form, and acknowledge FOIA requirements. Contract governance is under Illinois law and Urbana City Code.

Questions were due June 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM. No pre-submittal meeting was required.