City of Rock Island Municipal Tree Contract - 2026 IFB

Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is February 27, 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: City of Rock Island Public Works Department, 1309 Mill Street, Rock Island, IL 61201. For questions, contact Rick Hitchcock.

Most government agencies, including Town of Rock Island 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.

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.

Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Rick Hitchcock at 309-732-2259. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.

This solicitation outlines specific staffing requirements. The required roles include: Hourly Rate for additional trimming/removals, Hourly Rate to perform additional stump grinding and restoration. Proposers should demonstrate relevant qualifications and experience for each required role.

The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Removal of approximately 33 trees, Grinding of 98 additional stumps and restoration, Site clean-up, Disposal of tree limbs, trunks, stump grindings, and debris. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.