City of Springfield - Wood Chipping & Removal - UW27-10-48 (2026)
City of SpringfieldCity · Springfield, IL- Due
- Nov 5, 2026
- 8 days left
- Posted
- Oct 20, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
The 30-second brief
The City of Springfield, Illinois, through City Water Light & Power (CWLP), is accepting sealed bids for solicitation UW27-10-48 for wood chipping, loading, transport, and disposal services. The work involves chipping, loading, transporting, and disposing of wood and wood chips/debris from CWLP Lake Services East located at 6577 Lake Services Road, Springfield, Illinois 62707 to an EPA-approved disposal site. The contract term is for one year from December 1, 2026, or date of award, through November 30, 2027, with potential extension options. Bids are due via the City's Bid Portal by Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time. Questions are due by October 26, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Requirements include public liability, property damage, automobile, and workers' compensation insurance, along with compliance with prevailing wage, local preference, and licensing/permit provisions.
Lowest responsible and responsive bidder, quality of services, conformity with specifications, suitability to requirements, delivery terms, qualifications, references
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Summary
The City of Springfield, Illinois, through City Water Light & Power (CWLP), is accepting sealed bids for solicitation UW27-10-48 for wood chipping, loading, transport, and disposal services.
The work involves chipping, loading, transporting, and disposing of wood and wood chips/debris from CWLP Lake Services East located at 6577 Lake Services Road, Springfield, Illinois 62707 to an EPA-approved disposal site. The contract term is for one year from December 1, 2026, or date of award, through November 30, 2027, with potential extension options. Bids are due via the City's Bid Portal by Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time. Questions are due by October 26, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Requirements include public liability, property damage, automobile, and workers' compensation insurance, along with compliance with prevailing wage, local preference, and licensing/permit provisions.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
7- Lowest responsible and responsive bidder
- Quality of services
- Conformity with specifications
- Suitability to requirements
- Delivery terms
- Qualifications
- References
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Disposal Sites Sheet
- Proposal Pricing (Section 5)
- Certifications (Section 6)
- Illinois Hauler License
- Certificates of Insurance
- Bid Security
- Submit to
- https://www.springfield.il.us
- Scope location
- Springfield, IL
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Springfield?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 5, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://www.springfield.il.us.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Springfield 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.
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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: "Lowest responsible and responsive bidder, quality of services, conformity with specifications, suitability to requirements, delivery terms, qualifications, references" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Springfield?
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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 5, 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 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: Disposal Sites Sheet, Proposal Pricing (Section 5), Certifications (Section 6), Illinois Hauler License, Certificates of Insurance, Bid Security. Review the full document from City of Springfield for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Springfield, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.