City of Darien - 2027-28 Ditch Maintenance Restoration Services Quote Request - 2026
City of DarienCity · Darien, IL- Due
- Nov 12, 2026
- 11 days left
- Posted
- Oct 22, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
The 30-second brief
The City of Darien is soliciting competitive quotes for 2027-28 Ditch Maintenance Restoration to maintain positive sheet flow of storm water through open ditches. The scope includes mechanical grading, mechanical rototilling, topsoil grading, sod preparation with starter fertilizer, seed and straw mat installation, storm sewer inlet adjustments, 12x12 garden inlet adjustments, and limited 12x12 garden inlet removal and replacement. Work areas range from 10 to 150 feet long by 5 to 20 feet wide in the right of way. Quotes are due by November 12, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. Pricing shall be held from May 1, 2027, through April 30, 2028, with two optional one-year extensions through April 30, 2030. Prevailing wage rates and certified payroll apply.
Labor cost for grading-mechanical grading/rototilling, Preparation and placement of topsoil from 1-6 inches; Labor cost for adjusting storm sewer inlets 1-6 inches; Labor cost for adjusting 12x12 garden inlets 1-6 inches; Labor cost for removing and replacing 12x12 garden inlets 12-18 inches; Sod-restoration-includes fertilizer, Sod and placement; Seed-restoration-includes fertilizer, Seed, Straw blanket and placement
Total Cost basis
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Summary
The City of Darien is soliciting competitive quotes for 2027-28 Ditch Maintenance Restoration to maintain positive sheet flow of storm water through open ditches.
The scope includes mechanical grading, mechanical rototilling, topsoil grading, sod preparation with starter fertilizer, seed and straw mat installation, storm sewer inlet adjustments, 12x12 garden inlet adjustments, and limited 12x12 garden inlet removal and replacement. Work areas range from 10 to 150 feet long by 5 to 20 feet wide in the right of way. Quotes are due by November 12, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. Pricing shall be held from May 1, 2027, through April 30, 2028, with two optional one-year extensions through April 30, 2030. Prevailing wage rates and certified payroll apply.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Total Cost basis
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Labor cost for grading-mechanical grading/rototilling, Preparation and placement of topsoil from 1-6 inches
- Labor cost for adjusting storm sewer inlets 1-6 inches
- Labor cost for adjusting 12x12 garden inlets 1-6 inches
- Labor cost for removing and replacing 12x12 garden inlets 12-18 inches
- Sod-restoration-includes fertilizer, Sod and placement
- Seed-restoration-includes fertilizer, Seed, Straw blanket and placement
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Attached summary sheet (unit pricing quote form)
- Submit to
- [email protected] followed by original copy delivered to City of Darien, 1702 Plainfield Road, ATTN: Municipal Services
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- Darien, IL
Questions about this QUOTE
How do I respond to this Quote from City of Darien?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 12, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected] followed by original copy delivered to City of Darien, 1702 Plainfield Road, ATTN: Municipal Services.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Quote?
Most government agencies, including City of Darien in IL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Quote submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Labor cost for grading-mechanical grading/rototilling, Preparation and placement of topsoil from 1-6 inches; Labor cost for adjusting storm sewer inlets 1-6 inches; Labor cost for adjusting 12x12 garden inlets 1-6 inches; Labor cost for removing and replacing 12x12 garden inlets 12-18 inches; Sod-re. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Total Cost basis" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Darien?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Darien are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Darien regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 12, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Quote?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Attached summary sheet (unit pricing quote form). Review the full document from City of Darien for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Darien, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.