This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The Landscape Maintenance Contractor (hereinafter called the "Contractor") shall recognize and perform in accordance with all stated intents, specifications and stipulations contained or referenced herein (including section zero, "General Information Pertinent to Proposal Preparation" Each bidder shall be responsible for researching the existing conditions and matters that affect the cost or performance of the services. The Landscape Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, tools, services, skills, etc., required to maintain the landscape in an attractive condition throughout the contract period. Maintenance of plant materials shall include but not be limited to mowing, edging, pruning, fertilizing, watering and cleanup. The intent is to maintain a Level 1 standard of maintenance as defined in the APPA Grounds Standards Index (documents attached to RFP) appearance of the property. Grass cutting will take place only 1 time per week. There will be NO snow removal involved in this contract. Any discrepancies in the understanding of this clause shall be resolved in a manner as determined by Owner. The term of the agreement shall be for a period of three (3) years with an option to renew for an additional two (2), one (1) year periods at the discretion of the Owner. Recommendation to Board of Trustees April 25th, 2024 Notification of Award by April 26th, 2024 Contract Start Date May 1st, 2024 Question Deadline 03/22/2024 Last day for vendors questions via email : ddammon@mchenry.edu March 22nd, 2024 Response to vendor questions will be listed by addendum at electronically. McHenry County College has the sole discretion to: (a) reject any and all bid proposals, and (b) negotiate the modification of any and all proposals with any bidder in whatever manner it deems in its best interests. There is no guarantee, either expressed or implied, that award of a landscaping contract will be made to any firm.