City of Aurora Opengov #26-064

Aurora, IL Solicits Urban Forestry Services for City Trees

The City of Aurora, Illinois is seeking qualified contractors to provide urban forestry services for city-managed trees. - Government Buyer: - City of Aurora, Illinois, Street Maintenance division - Scope of Work: - Tree removal, tree trimming, stump grinding, emergency response, and landscape restoration - Approximately 7,833 trees of various diameters across the city - Funding and Program: - Supported by a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry Program - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in the notice - Notable Requirements: - Contractors must comply with industry standards, insurance, and bonding requirements - Ability to respond to emergency tree situations - Restoration of landscapes following tree work - Award to the lowest responsible bidder - Electronic proposal submission via OpenGov platform

Description

The City of Aurora, IL is soliciting proposals for urban tree maintenance and removal services. The scope includes tree trimming, removal, stump grinding, emergency response, and landscape restoration across various locations within Aurora. The project is funded by a USDA grant and requires compliance with industry standards and regulations. Proposals must be submitted electronically via OpenGov by August 12, 2026, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Insurance and bonds are required for this sealed bid procurement.

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