The City of Cedar Rapids is soliciting competitive bids for a FY 2027 Tree & Vegetation Removal Project. The work consists of removing, clearing, and stump‑removing trees and vegetation at 14 identified locations throughout the city. The engineer’s cost estimate is $270,000. The contract must be executed between early December 2026 and the final completion date of 31 March 2027. Bidders must submit required bid bonds, a bidder status form, and comply with extensive equal‑employment‑opportunity, drug‑free‑workplace, and non‑collusion certifications.
• Scope: clearing, grub‑bing, stump removal, and related traffic‑control and mobilization services.
• Locations: Blake Blvd SE, C St SW, D Ave NW, E Ave NW, Ellis Blvd NW, Hamilton St SW Neighborhood, Highwood Dr NW, Johnson Ave NW, Kirkwood Blvd SW, Regal Ave NE, 9th St SW, 12th St SW, 34th St SE, 35th St NE.
• Estimated cost: $270,000 (engineer’s opinion).
• Schedule: Early start 01 Dec 2026, latest start 01 Feb 2027, final completion 31 Mar 2027.
• Mandatory attachments: Bid Bond, Bidder Status Form, Equal Employment Opportunity statement, Drug‑Free Workplace affidavit, etc.
• Submission deadline: 21 Oct 2026, 11:00 AM CT.