90 North Park Turf Establishment

Background

The Village of Schaumburg, IL is the largest center of economic development in the State of Illinois, outside the City of Chicago. The Village has a mission to enhance its public spaces and improve community quality of life. The goal of this contract is to perform turfgrass enhancement activities at 90 North Park, aiming to improve turf density, soil health, drought tolerance, and overall turf quality.

Work Details

The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, supervision, and incidentals necessary for turfgrass enhancement at the designated village property. The work includes: 1) Site preparation and debris clearance; 2) Core aeration of all designated turf areas; 3) Topdressing with a soil amendment blend consisting of compost (minimum 40% by volume), pulverized topsoil (IL-TACO Tier 1 Certified), and sand (maximum 10% by volume); 4) Overseeding with a specified turfgrass seed blend from Conserv FS; 5) Incorporation of topdressing materials into the turf surface; 6) Cleanup and restoration of disturbed areas. The project covers approximately 8 acres of turfgrass with an existing irrigation system. All aeration cores must penetrate a minimum depth of two inches with uniform coverage. The application rate for topdressing is one inch across the treatment area. Seed application must ensure good seed-to-soil contact and be performed using approved methods.

Period of Performance

The project is set to commence in either Fall 2026 or Spring 2027, with completion deadlines being September 5, 2026 or April 30, 2027 respectively.

Place of Performance

The work will be performed at 90 North Park in Schaumburg, IL.

Bidder Requirements

Bidders must provide a proposal security in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid price. They must also submit proof of insurance covering general liability, automobile liability, umbrella/excess liability, and workers' compensation as specified in the solicitation. Bidders are required to comply with equal employment opportunity laws and provide a drug-free workplace.