Vacant Lot Clearing (Group 18)

The state and local contract opportunity is a Request for Quotation (RFQ 19-24) issued by the City of Peoria in Peoria County, Illinois, for vacant lot clearing services. The procurement specifically targets lot clearing for properties at 1128 and 1130 W Fourth Street, with contractors required to be pre-qualified and already contracted with the City of Peoria to participate. The scope of work encompasses comprehensive lot clearing, including removing trees, pruning overhanging branches, removing fences and stumps, clearing overgrowth, addressing rock surfaces, and restoring the lots through grass seeding and erosion control. Contractors must complete the entire project within 30 days, with lot clean-up beginning within 10 days of bid award and continuing daily, weather permitting. Key evaluation criteria include timely completion, thorough work execution, and submission of before and after photos documenting the work. The proposal is due by September 22, 2025, with contractors advised to visit the specific locations to produce accurate bids. Proposals must be submitted with detailed documentation, and invoices should be emailed to Shawn Johnson for verification and processing.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must be pre-qualified and already contracted with the City of Peoria, which implies some existing qualification criteria. The document does not specify an exact budget range or award value for the project, though it suggests the work will be awarded to the lowest most qualified contractor. While no incumbent vendors are listed, the procurement appears to be part of a broader lot clearing initiative, as this is referenced as the 18th group of bids. The city will process invoices within 2-3 weeks and requires comprehensive documentation, including photographic evidence of completed work. The specific parcels involved have PIN numbers 18-08-251-007 and 18-08-251-006, covering a total area that requires comprehensive clearing and restoration to a grassy state.