27-416CMS-BOPM4-B-54146 | Lawn Care D0900 Carbondale

Solicitation 27-416CMS-BOPM4-B-54146 is an Invitation for Bid issued by the Illinois Central Management Services for comprehensive lawn care services at the D0900 Carbondale facility located at 2801 W Murphysboro Rd, Carbondale, IL. This opportunity is exclusively a Small Business Set-Aside, requiring bidders to be actively registered in the Illinois Procurement Gateway to be considered responsive. The scope of work includes professional mowing maintained at a height of two to three inches, monthly seasonal cleanup and debris removal during October and November, and the application of chemicals by licensed personnel following accepted horticultural practices. The contract mandates compliance with prevailing wage rates per 30 ILCS 500/25-60 and requires adherence to OSHA safety standards for personal protective equipment and respirator protection. The contract will be awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder based on the lowest overall total price. Evaluation factors include financial resources, past performance, and the capacity to deliver quality services within the specified timeframe. Awarded vendors must maintain significant insurance coverage, including 1,000,000 dollars per occurrence for both General Commercial Liability and Auto Liability, as well as required Worker's Compensation. Invoicing is generally conducted upon completion of the contract, with a strict deadline for submitting expenses incurred through June 30 by July 31 of that year. All bids must be submitted electronically via the BidBuy portal and remain firm for 180 days from the opening date.