Tree Trimming and Removal Services

The City of Aurora, Illinois, is seeking qualified arboricultural contractors for tree pruning, tree removal, stump grinding, landscape restoration, debris removal, and emergency response services for public trees throughout the city.

City of Aurora > Purchasing Division


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26-087
Sep 30, 2026 04:00 PM
Sep 15, 2026 11:31 AM
1 year base + 3 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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The City of Aurora is seeking qualified, licensed arboricultural contractors to provide as-needed routine and corrective tree pruning, hazardous-tree mitigation, complete tree removal, stump grinding, brush and debris removal, landscape restoration, and emergency response services. Work will occur on public rights-of-way, parks, municipal facilities, and other city-owned properties, primarily through individual work orders. The scope includes furnishing all labor, supervision, equipment, materials, tools, traffic control, transportation, and incidentals; maintaining public safety; coordinating with utilities; disposing of debris; and restoring disturbed areas. The contractor must support emergency responses on a 24-hour, 365-day basis, with response categories of two, four, and eight hours. Proposals must include a technical proposal, qualifications and staffing information, at least three similar project references, a project approach, pricing through the electronic pricing table, a 10% bid guarantee, ISA certification, required certifications and acknowledgments, and any applicable apprenticeship documentation. The initial contract term is one year, with up to three additional one-year renewals by mutual agreement. A 100% performance bond is required after award, and a payment bond is required if services are subcontracted.

Classification Codes
NAICS561730Landscaping Services
PSCF014Tree Thinning Services
Smart Codes
tree trimming servicestree removal servicesstump grinding services
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Sep 15, 2026-Release Project Date
Sep 21, 2026 04:00 PM-Question Submission Deadline
Sep 25, 2026 04:00 PM-Question Response Deadline
Sep 30, 2026 04:00 PM-Response Submission Deadline
Requirements
Required
  • Workers Compensation Insurance
  • General Liability Insurance — $1,000,000.00
  • Auto Liability Insurance — $1,000,000.00
  • Umbrella Excess Liability — $4,000,000.00
Required
  • Bid Bond — 10%
  • Performance Bond — 100%
  • Payment Bond
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Documents
TitleDate Posted
Tree_Trimming_and_Removal_Services.pdfSep 15, 2026 11:32 AM
A - Trees for TrimmingAug 26, 2026 11:38 AM
B - UGA_24-DG-11094200-181Aug 26, 2026 11:38 AM
D - Trees for RemovalAug 26, 2026 11:38 AM
C - City of Aurora Prior Tree Trimming RFP 18-56 Bid TabulationAug 26, 2026 11:38 AM
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