COURTHOUSE LANDSCAPE - NATIVE PLANTINGS PROJECT

Project Information

Bid Title
COURTHOUSE LANDSCAPE - NATIVE PLANTINGS PROJECT
Issuing Agency
Henry County
Location
Illinois
Published Date
Mar 11, 2026
Closing Date
Mar 30, 2026
Government Level
State & Local
Status
Closed
Original Source
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Project Description
Bid Title: COURTHOUSE LANDSCAPE — NATIVE PLANTINGS PROJECT
Category: Administration
Status: Open
Description:

PROJECT OVERVIEW

The Henry County Courthouse is accepting sealed bids for the furnishing of all materials and labor necessary to design, install, and establish a native plantings landscape at the Courthouse grounds in Cambridge, Illinois.

SCOPE OF WORK

The selected contractor shall provide, at minimum, the following services:

  • Site assessment and preparation, including removal of invasive or non-native plants as identified during walk-through
  • Supply and installation of Illinois-native plant species appropriate to site conditions (sun, shade, moisture, soil type)
  • Soil amendment as needed to support native plant establishment
  • Mulching is supplied by the county
  • Installation of edging or borders to define planting areas per site plan
  • Watering and initial establishment care through first growing season
  • Final cleanup and site restoration upon project completion
  • All work to be completed in compliance with applicable local codes and best horticultural practices

Bidders are responsible for verifying all site conditions. The County reserves the right to adjust quantities and species selections prior to contract award.

SITE WALK-THROUGH & CONTACT INFORMATION

Walk-throughs are available by appointment only. To schedule a site visit or obtain additional project information, contact:

Kyle Free, Maintenance Supervisor

Henry County Courthouse

307 W. Center St., Cambridge, IL 61238

Phone: (309) 937-3400

BID SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the outside:

“Courthouse Landscape — Native Plantings Project”

Submission Deadline:  March 30, 2026, by 2:30 p.m.

Submit To:  Henry County Courthouse, County Administrator Office

307 W. Center St., Cambridge, IL 61238

Late bids will not be accepted. Bids submitted by fax or email will not be considered.

BID OPENING

Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at:

Date & Time:  March 30, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.

Location:  Henry County Courthouse, Room 303C

Address:  307 W. Center St., Cambridge, IL 61238

The bid opening is open to the public. Bidders and interested parties are welcome to attend.

BID REQUIREMENTS

All submitted bids must include:

  • Completed bid form with itemized pricing (materials and labor listed separately)
  • Proposed plant species list with quantities, sizes, and container types
  • Contractor's license number and proof of insurance (general liability and workers' compensation)
  • List of at least three (3) comparable native planting projects completed within the last five (5) years, including references
  • Timeline for project completion
  • Any proposed substitutions or alternatives clearly identified

RESERVATION OF RIGHTS

Henry County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or any part or parts of any bid, when the public interest will be best served thereby. Henry County further reserves the right to waive any informalities or irregularities in any bid received, and to accept the bid deemed most advantageous to the County.

Publication Date/Time:
3/11/2026 12:00 AM
Closing Date/Time:
Open Until Contracted
Commodity Codes
  • NAICS 561730Landscaping Services
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