City of Park Ridge Holiday Lights Installation Bid PW-26-17 - 2026-2027 Season
City of Park RidgeCity · Park Ridge, IL- Due
- Sep 10, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 27, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The City of Park Ridge is soliciting bids under PW-26-17 for the 2026-2027 Holiday Season. The scope includes design, equipment, installation, maintenance, and removal of holiday lights and decorations at several work sites in the Uptown and South Park Business Districts. Specific tasks involve outer-wrapping and branch-wrapping approximately 200 trees, decorating 74 pedestrian street light poles with garland and lights, and optional roofline lighting using soft white LED lights. The contract term is one year with options for two additional one-year extensions. Bidders must provide proof of insurance (CGL, Workers Comp, Umbrella) and comply with prevailing wage exemptions. Bids are due September 10, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. via Euna OpenBids or in-person at City Hall.
Design, Equipment, Installation, Maintenance, Removal, Bid Form, Form A Contract Execution, Form B Certifications, Form C Vendor Profile, Form D References, Form E Subcontractor Profile
Compliance with requirements, ability/capacity/skill, adequacy of facilities/resources, character/integrity, quality of past performance, compliance with laws, maintenance ability, price
SUMMARY
The City of Park Ridge is soliciting bids under PW-26-17 for the 2026-2027 Holiday Season.
The scope includes design, equipment, installation, maintenance, and removal of holiday lights and decorations at several work sites in the Uptown and South Park Business Districts. Specific tasks involve outer-wrapping and branch-wrapping approximately 200 trees, decorating 74 pedestrian street light poles with garland and lights, and optional roofline lighting using soft white LED lights. The contract term is one year with options for two additional one-year extensions. Bidders must provide proof of insurance (CGL, Workers Comp, Umbrella) and comply with prevailing wage exemptions. Bids are due September 10, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. via Euna OpenBids or in-person at City Hall.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
8- Compliance with requirements
- Ability/capacity/skill
- Adequacy of facilities/resources
- Character/integrity
- Quality of past performance
- Compliance with laws
- Maintenance ability
- Price
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
11- Design
- Equipment
- Installation
- Maintenance
- Removal
- Bid Form
- Form A Contract Execution
- Form B Certifications
- Form C Vendor Profile
- Form D References
- Form E Subcontractor Profile
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Bid Form
- Form A
- Form B
- Form C
- Form D
- Form E
- Appendix A (Tree Inventory and Maps)
- Submit to
- Park Ridge City Hall, Finance Department, 505 Butler Place, Park Ridge, IL or via OpenBids (www.demandstar.com)
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- Park Ridge, IL
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Park Ridge?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 10, 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: Park Ridge City Hall, Finance Department, 505 Butler Place, Park Ridge, IL or via OpenBids (www.demandstar.com).
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Park Ridge 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 Bid 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: Design, Equipment, Installation, Maintenance, Removal, Bid Form, Form A Contract Execution, Form B Certifications, Form C Vendor Profile, Form D References, Form E Subcontractor Profile. 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: "Compliance with requirements, ability/capacity/skill, adequacy of facilities/resources, character/integrity, quality of past performance, compliance with laws, maintenance ability, price" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Park Ridge?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Park Ridge are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Park Ridge 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.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
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: Bid Form, Form A, Form B, Form C, Form D, Form E, Appendix A (Tree Inventory and Maps). Review the full document from City of Park Ridge for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Park Ridge, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.