Opportunity
City of Aurora Opengov #294956
Aurora seeks contractors for citywide tree maintenance and landscape restoration services
Posted
September 15, 2026
Respond By
September 30, 2026
Identifier
294956
NAICS
115310, 561730
The City of Aurora, Illinois is seeking qualified contractors to provide comprehensive tree maintenance services for its urban forest. - Government Buyer: - City of Aurora Street Maintenance division - Scope of Work: - Tree removal, tree trimming, stump grinding, and total landscape restoration for 7,833 trees - Emergency response services required 24/7 - Restoration of landscape areas affected by tree work - Funding: - Supported by a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry Program - Requirements: - Compliance with industry standards and applicable laws - Bid guarantee of at least 10% of proposal amount - Encouragement of minority-owned and diverse business participation - Electronic submission via OpenGov E Procurement System - Technical and cost proposals, certifications, licenses, references, and subcontractor list required - Contract Details: - Initial term of one year, with possible renewal for up to three additional years - No specific OEMs or branded products are mentioned; focus is on professional services.
Description
The City of Aurora is seeking qualified tree contractors to provide tree removal, tree trimming, stump grinding, total landscape restoration, and tree trimming for 7,833 trees of various diameters. The project is funded by a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry Program, aimed at urban tree-planting and management. Contractors will perform professional tree maintenance and removal services to improve tree health, mitigate hazards, and support sustainable urban forestry. The contract term is initially one year, with possible renewal up to three additional years. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the City’s E Procurement System, OpenGov, and must include technical and cost proposals, bid deposit, certifications, licenses, references, and subcontractor list if applicable.