Levee Vegetation Control Contract

Location:	Illinois
Posted:	Mar 26, 2026
Due:	Apr 9, 2026
Agency:	City of Rock Island
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	F - Natural Resources and Conservation Services S - Utilities and Training Services
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ROCK ISLAND

Illinois

Levee Vegetation Control Contract:

2026-2030

The City of Rock Island, IL

Municipal Services Division

1309 Mill Street

Rock Island, IL 61201

309-732-2200

INVITATION FOR BIDS

The City of Rock Island is seeking proposals for vegetation control services for

the levee for five years. This is a five-year contract with an option to extend for

one year.

Sealed bids will be accepted by the City of Rock Island Public Works Department until

9:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 9th, 2026 for the following project:

**MAP OF LOCATIONS**

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Levee Vegetation Control Contract: 2026 - 2030

For questions on this contract please contact Andy Tysma – Stormwater Supervisor at

309-732-2235 or Tysma.Andrew@rigov.org

A digital copy of the specifications may be downloaded from the City's website at:

https://rigov.org/bids.aspx

The Contractor will be responsible for complying with all local, state, and federal

regulations pertaining to this project.

It is the intent of the City of Rock Island to award a contract to the lowest responsible

bidder provided the bid has been submitted in accordance with the bidding

requirements. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive

informalities or technicalities.

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Andy Tysma

Stormwater Supervisor

BIDS DUE BY

PROJECT:

OWNER:

Thursday, April 9th, 2026

9:00 a.m. Central Time

Public Works Department

1309 Mill Street

Rock Island, IL 61201

Levee Vegetation Control Contract: 2026 - 2030

City of Rock Island

1528 Third Avenue

Rock Island, IL 61201

Sealed bids will be received, opened at 9:00 a.m. on April 9th, 2026 or at such later time and

place as may then be fixed.

Bids may be hand carried or mailed and will be received at the City of Rock Island Public Works

Facility, 1309 Mill Street, Rock Island, IL 61201 until 9:00 a.m. on April 9th, 2026. Bid envelopes

must be sealed and marked “VEGETATION CONTROL CONTRACT”

Each Bidder shall accompany the Bid with a Bid security, in a separate envelope, as security

that the successful bidder will enter into a contract for the work. The bidder's security shall be in

an amount equivalent to five percent (5%) of the bid amount, and shall be in the form of a

cashier's or certified check drawn on a bank in Illinois or a bank chartered under the laws of the

United States of America, or a certified bank share draft drawn on a credit union in Iowa or

chartered under the laws of the United States of America or a bid bond with corporate surety

satisfactory to the Owner.

CITY OF ROCK ISLAND

Glen Evans Sr

Randall Hurt

Linda Barnes

Jenni Swanson

Dylan Parker

Mark Poulos

Bill Healy

Mayor

Ashley Harris

Alderman

Ward

City Manager

Todd Thompson

Public Works Director

Michael T. Bartels

City Engineer

Michael J. Kane, P.E.

SCOPE OF WORK

1. This work consists of applying an herbicide mixture to levee locations in the City. There

are four separate application periods using herbicides. The type and mixture should be

submitted and approved by the City of Rock Island. The chemical should also include a

pre-emergent which will not allow new growth but should kill any existing vegetation as

well.

2. Contractor is expected to be familiar with all areas and locations of the work and if they

are not, shall have those questions answered before commencing work on this contract.

3. Contractor must be able to receive requests via email, phone and text messages.

4. The contractor shall have previous experience with the use of herbicides. The

contractor shall have had at least three seasons of experience in the use of herbicide

chemicals on the public right-of-way, or at least three seasons of experience in the use

of herbicides in farm or custom spraying.

5. The contractor shall provide as part of the proposal, a list of any current or previous

contracts for similar services. The list shall include the contracting agency, years of

experience in this field, and an estimated number of services performed this year. The

contactor shall also provide a list of equipment available to perform the work. All of the

above information shall be submitted as part of the sealed bid proposal.

6. The contractor shall obtain and keep in force the insurance coverage specified in article

107.27 of the Standard Specifications. The insurance coverage shall name the City of

Rock Island, its’ officers and employees as additional insured with respect to the liability

coverage. Certified copies of the original policy, or certificate(s) of insurance, by the

issuing insurer(s) the policies and endorsements shall be submitted to the City prior to

the beginning of the work. All costs for insurance specified herein shall be incidental to

this contract.

7. The contractor shall be properly licensed by the Illinois Department of Agriculture as

provided by Illinois law. The contractor is required to submit a copy of the license as

part of the proposal.

8. The Public Works Director or designee(s) shall be the sole judge as to whether the

Contractor's work conforms to the specifications.

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Bid Title:	Levee Vegetation Control Contract
Category:	Services
Status:	Open

Levee Vegetation Control Contract

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