27-416CMS-BOPM4-B-54144 | Lawn Care G0800 Metamora

Solicitation 27-416CMS-BOPM4-B-54144 is an Invitation for Bid issued by the Illinois Property Management agency for a complete cycle of lawn care services at the Metamora facility. This is a Small Business Set-Aside contract, requiring bidders to be actively registered as a small business in the Illinois Procurement Gateway at the time of bid opening to be considered responsive. The scope of work includes comprehensive grounds maintenance, such as pruning trees and evergreens, monthly mulching and leaf removal during October and November, and the provision of all necessary equipment. Services must be performed according to accepted horticultural practices, and all landscape debris must be removed from the site daily. The contract will be awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder based on the lowest overall total price. Bidders must provide proof of general commercial liability insurance of 1,000,000 dollars per occurrence, auto liability of 1,000,000 dollars, and required worker's compensation. Compliance with prevailing wage laws and OSHA safety standards for personal protective equipment and respirator protection is mandatory. Invoicing is conducted monthly in arrears, with payments processed according to the State Prompt Payment Act. All submissions must be completed through the BidBuy portal, including required vendor disclosures and utilization plans, and must remain firm for 180 days from the opening date.