2023 Grass Mowing Services Project

The West Chicago Park District ("District") is accepting bids from qualified lawn mowing contractors for a contract with the District for mowing turf located throughout the District's park system. Bids shall not include federal excise tax or state sales tax for materials and equipment to be incorporated in, or fully consumed in the performance of, the work. An Exemption Certificate will be furnished by the West Chicago Park District on request of the Bidder, for use in connection with this project only. All bid proposals must be accompanied by a bid bond or bank cashier's check payable to the West Chicago Park District for ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid as provided in the Instructions to Bidders. No proposals or bids will be considered unless accompanied by such bond or check. The Contractor selected will also be required to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and executive orders including but not limited to those pertaining to equal employment opportunity. The District encourages women and minority business firms to submit bids and encourages bidders to utilize minority businesses for supplies, equipment, and services. Prior to beginning Work, the successful Bidder shall furnish a Performance Bond, and Labor and Materials/Payment Bond in the amount of 110% of the Contract Sum, using a form similar to the AIA-A312-2010 form, or its current equivalent, or one acceptable to Owner, cosigned by a surety company licensed to conduct business in the State of Illinois and with at least an "A" rating and a financial rating of at least "X" in the latest edition of the Best Insurance Guide. Said bond shall guarantee the faithful performance of the Work in accordance with the Contract, the payment of all indebtedness incurred for labor and materials, and guarantee correction of Work. The cost of each bond shall be included in the bid proposal amount. The Bidder and all Subcontractors shall name the Park District as an obligee on all bonds The initial term of this Agreement shall be for one year, commencing on April 1, 2022, or on such earlier date as may be agreed upon by the parties and upon the successful execution of the Agreement by the Contractor and the President and Secretary of the Owner's Board of Park Commissioners. The Agreement shall remain in full force and effect to March 31, 2023, unless otherwise extended by the agreement of the parties The West Chicago Park District Board of Park Commissioners reserves the right to waive all technicalities, to accept or reject any or all bids, to accept only portions of a bid and reject the remainder without disclosure for any reason. Failure to make such a disclosure will not result in accrual of any right, claim or cause of auction by any Bidder against the West Chicago Park District.

Division 01 -	General Requirements.
Division 10 -	Specialties.
Division 11 -	Equipment.