GATEWAY SITE MOWING AND LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE

The City of Rockford is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive mowing, landscaping, mulching, and seasonal maintenance services for multiple municipal sites designated as the “Gateway” area. The work includes spring clean‑up, mid‑season weed control, fall perennial cut‑back, weekly turf mowing, and mulching operations across eight primary locations (e.g., Harrison Ave, Kishwaukee Berm, Global Trade Park, North Main St., Morgan St., South Main St., Whitman/Ridge Ave., West State St.). Vendors must submit detailed pricing per site and per service cycle, supply equipment and personnel lists, and comply with City‑wide safety, insurance, equal‑employment, and storm‑water ordinances. A mandatory pre‑bid meeting is scheduled for 27 Oct 2026; questions are due 2 Nov 2026, and bids close 10 Nov 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder and will likely run for at least one year of recurring maintenance. • Mandatory pre‑bid meeting 27 Oct 2026 (Rockford City Yards Administration Building) • Questions due 2 Nov 2026; answers by 4 Nov 2026 • Bid submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 11:00 AM (sealed envelopes only) • Scope: seasonal mowing, weed control, mulching, and weekly turf cuts for eight sites • Required certifications: EEO, subcontractor utilization, storm‑water compliance, insurance (≥ $1 M per occurrence) • No bid bond or performance bond required; no prevailing‑wage or apprenticeship requirements • Payment upon invoicing per City’s Prompt Payment Act