Landscaping Government Contracts in Illinois
Government landscaping contracts cover grounds maintenance, mowing, tree care, irrigation, and snow removal at federal installations, parks, cemeteries, and state facilities. Solicited under NAICS 561730 with an $9.5M size standard, they are accessible first contracts for small firms: recurring scopes, local performance, and frequent small-business set-asides. Agencies evaluate equipment capacity, crew scheduling, and seasonal surge ability.
Selling to government in Illinois
Illinois uses BidBuy and a BEP (Business Enterprise Program) with aspirational goals for minority-, woman-, and veteran-owned firms. Federal buyers include Scott AFB (USTRANSCOM), Rock Island Arsenal, and the Great Lakes Naval Station.
BidBuy — Illinois's procurement portalLandscaping contract awards in Illinois
Since Oct 2024, federal agencies recorded 136 federal landscaping and grounds maintenance contracts performed in Illinois, obligating $18.1M. The largest buyer was the Department of Defense ($12.6M).
Top buying agencies
- 1. Department of Defense$12.6M
- 2. Department of Veterans Affairs$5.0M
- 3. Department of Transportation$199K
- 4. Department of the Interior$123K
- 5. General Services Administration$106K
Recent awards
- Allserv INC$10KDepartment of Veterans Affairs · 2026-10-14
The contractor shall mow all turfgrass to present a well-manicured, neat, professional appearance at all times, in alignment with the…
- Department of Veterans Affairs · 2026-10-01
Grounds maintenance contract for danville, base+4option years
- Department of Veterans Affairs · 2026-08-06
Grounds maintenance bridge for rock island national cemetery. final task order to get through bridge. pop 8/06/2026 - 12/30/2026…
- Allserv INC$115KDepartment of Veterans Affairs · 2026-08-01
The contractor shall mow all turfgrass to present a well-manicured, neat, professional appearance at all times, in alignment with the…
- Department of Veterans Affairs · 2026-07-28
Grounds maintenance bridge for rock island national cemetery
- Federal Emergency Management Agency · 2026-07-27
The purpose of this procurement is to obtain comprehensive year-round grounds maintenance services for landscaping, lawncare and snow…
Source: USASpending.gov contract award data, refreshed weekly.Search awards
Requirements to expect
- Grounds maintenance schedule meeting PWS frequencies (mowing heights, edging, fertilization)
- Pesticide/herbicide applicator licenses for chemical applications
- Equipment list adequate for the acreage and surfaces specified
- Service Contract Act wage compliance for laborers
- Snow/storm response times where included in scope
- Disposal and composting practices per facility rules
The full documents list and proposal checklist are in the Landscaping government contracts guide.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the federal government spend on landscaping in Illinois?
Since Oct 2024, agencies obligated $18.1M across 136 landscaping and grounds maintenance contracts performed in Illinois (NAICS 561730), an average of $133K per award. The Department of Defense is the largest buyer.
Where are landscaping bids posted in Illinois?
Federal opportunities performed in Illinois are posted on SAM.gov (filter by place of performance). State-level work is posted on BidBuy, and counties, cities, and school districts run their own portals — register with the largest ones in your service area.
Do I need to register with the state of Illinois to bid?
For Illinois state agency contracts, yes — register as a vendor on BidBuy. Federal contracts performed in Illinois only require SAM.gov registration, though state small-business certifications can still help with subcontracting.
Are landscaping contracts good first government contracts?
Yes. Scopes are familiar, performance is local, and set-asides are common. The National Cemetery Administration and military bases regularly award grounds contracts to first-time federal contractors.
How is government landscaping priced?
Usually firm-fixed-price monthly or per-service-event rates against defined frequencies, with option years. Build SCA wages, equipment depreciation, and fuel into the rate — change orders are hard to get for underpriced base work.