Specialty Landscaping and Annual Planting Bed Maintenance

The Village of Lombard is requesting sealed bids for specialty landscaping and annual planting bed maintenance services, with proposals due October 23, 2026 at 2:45 p.m. at the Public Works Department, 1051 S Hammerschmidt Avenue.

The scope includes year-round trash receptacle emptying at the downtown train station and landscape bed maintenance with installation and maintenance of plantings at flower beds throughout the village, beginning January 1, 2027. Bidders must demonstrate adequate equipment and staffing and provide current references documenting qualifications.

The contract term runs from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027, with renewal options available in 2028 and 2029. Award determination will be based on the lowest responsible bidder evaluation, considering cost, past performance, experience, and ability to perform the work, with final approval by the President and Board of Trustees. The Village reserves the right to defer award for up to sixty calendar days after bid receipt and to accept or reject any or all proposals.

Written questions must be submitted to Eric Hendrickson (hendricksone@villageoflombard.org) on or before October 19, 2026, with written responses provided to all known bidders via the Village website. No interpretations, clarifications, or addenda will be issued after October 16, 2026. Bid specifications and instructions are available at http://www.villageoflombard.org/bids.