Weed Control, Lawn Fertilization Services and Insect Control

Community Unit School District 300 in Illinois is seeking sealed bids for comprehensive weed control, lawn fertilization, and insect control services across multiple school campuses located in Algonquin, Hampshire, West Dundee, Carpentersville, Lake in the Hills, and Gilberts. The procurement covers approximately 244.75 acres of school properties, with services encompassing fall application of dry fertilizer, early spring pre-emergent treatment, mid-summer post-emergent weed control, liquid weed control, and insect management. Bidders must possess a current valid Commercial Operator License from the Illinois Department of Agriculture and have employees with valid Commercial Applicator Licenses. The bid solicitation requires vendors to submit detailed pricing for different application types, chemical specification sheets, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and a Certificate of Insurance. The sealed bids are due by 11:00 AM CT on May 27, 2025, via BidNet, with a planned contract start date of July 15, 2025, and an initial contract period running through July 14, 2026, with potential for two additional one-year extensions.

The district intends to award the contract to a single vendor and has specified several key requirements for potential bidders. Vendors must coordinate application schedules with the Buildings and Grounds Foreman, provide 5 working days' notice before spraying, and comply with all state and federal regulations regarding material handling. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the bid emphasizes compliance with prevailing wage requirements and tax-exempt status. The district will require vendors to submit individual building pricing along with the sealed bid and provide Safety Data Sheets before chemical applications can commence. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the contract covering 244.75 acres suggests a substantial contract value. Permitted products for weed and insect control include specific fertilizer formulations and herbicide brands such as TRIPLET, Escalade, and Barricade, indicating detailed specifications for chemical treatments.