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Winfield to rebid landscape maintenance after scope changes; board approves rejection of current bids
Summary
Public works staff said the bid package omitted properties the village maintains and included sites no longer under village care; trustees voted to reject all bids and direct staff to rebid with updated scope.
The Winfield board approved a resolution to reject landscape maintenance bids and rebid after staff determined the original bid set (prepared by the park district) did not reflect the village’s current maintenance responsibilities.
Public Works Director Rahat told the board that several village‑maintained properties were omitted from the bid list while other properties included in the solicitation are no longer maintained by Winfield. To avoid awarding a contract that would require scope changes after award, Rahat recommended rejecting all bids and reissuing the solicitation with the corrected list. Trustees approved that recommendation on a voice/roll call vote.
Why it matters: Correct scope and accurate bid documents reduce the risk of change orders and cost overruns. Refunding the solicitation should produce comparable bids that reflect actual village needs.
Next steps: Staff will prepare the revised bid package and return to the board when updated bids are received.
