Water Site and Fire Station Grounds Maintenance

The City of Rockford is seeking grounds maintenance services, including mowing, landscaping, mulching, trimming, weeding, and seasonal cleanup at water sites and fire stations.

City of Rockford > Public Works Department > Water Division > Fire Department


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BID NO. 726-PW-071
Sep 18, 2026 12:00 PM
Aug 19, 2026 12:00 AM
1 year base + 4 × 1 year options
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Contact
vishruti.patel@rockfordil.gov
+17793487164
425 East State Street, Rockford, IL, USA
Description

The City of Rockford is soliciting a vendor to provide comprehensive grounds maintenance at City water facilities and fire department sites. The scope includes weekly mowing, edging, trimming, weed removal, spring and fall cleanup, leaf and debris removal, mulching, hedge trimming, general landscaping, and maintenance of ground-cover areas. The vendor must furnish all labor, commercial-grade equipment, tools, materials, fuel, and supplies; submit equipment and personnel information; and provide weekly mowing schedules. Chemical sprays are prohibited at water production sites. The initial contract term is one year from the date of award, with up to four additional one-year extensions by mutual written consent. The bid requires documented experience, three professional references, a mandatory pre-bid meeting, and completion of the bid form and required City forms. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability, umbrella liability, automobile liability, workers' compensation, and related certificates and endorsements.

Classification Codes
NAICS561730Landscaping Services
PSCS208Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services
Smart Codes
grounds maintenancecommercial landscapinglawn mowing services
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Aug 19, 2026-Publication Date
Sep 1, 2026-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting (required)
Sep 9, 2026-Questions Due Date
Sep 11, 2026-Addendum Responses Posted
Sep 18, 2026-Bid Due Date
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Umbrella Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers Compensation
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 3 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Location
Local Preference:Local Preference
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