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A Resolution Approving the Independent Contractor Agreement with CityEscape Garden & Design LLC for Regular Landscape Maintenance Services in 2026 in an Amount Not to Exceed $137,000.00 and Authorizing Its Execution
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Introduction
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This agenda item is for the Regular Landscape Maintenance program for 2026 and is proposed to be awarded to the low responsive bidder, CityEscape Garden & Design LLC. The Village maintains the landscaping on approximately 115 sites across the Village.
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Recommended Action
Adopt the Resolution.
Prior Board Action
The Board has taken the following prior action(s):
* The Village Board approved funding the program as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget on December 9, 2025 (ORD-25-220).
Background
In September 2025, Village staff requested bids for three separate landscaping contracts under a "Comprehensive Landscaping Bid". This includes 1) Business District Landscaping, 2) Regular Landscaping, and 3) Seasonal Planters.
The Village maintains the landscape on approximately 115 sites across the Village. These sites include: Village-owned properties, medians, cul-de-sacs, diverters, and parking lots. The Village staff, business owners, and residents place high importance on the quality and cleanliness of these sites.
Monthly maintenance work in the contract includes: mowing/trimming, fertilization, weeding, and shrub maintenance in turf areas and planter bed areas. Work also includes restoring private property landscape violations as determined by the Neighborhood Services Department.
The additional funding provided by the Capital Improvement landscaping fund includes replacing plants when they reach the end of their useful service life. When these landscape improvements are made, native plants that support pollinator insects are installed.
CityEscape Garden & Design LLC was the lowest responsive bidder for this work. They have completed this work for the Village in the past. They are...
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