Tree Trimming and Removal Services

The City of Aurora, Illinois, is issuing an RFP (26‑087) for comprehensive tree services across the municipality. The scope includes trimming, removal, stump grinding, debris removal, and full landscape restoration for approximately 7,833 trees of varying diameters. Work must be performed under the terms of a $1 million USDA Urban and Community Forestry grant, requiring the contractor to provide qualified personnel (including at least one ISA‑certified arborist), appropriate equipment, insurance, performance and payment bonds, and to meet strict safety, environmental, and reporting standards. Proposals are due electronically by September 30, 2026, with questions due by September 21, 2026. A 10 % bid guarantee is required, and the contract will be awarded to the highest‑ranked responsive bidder after technical and price evaluation. • Perform tree trimming, removal, and stump grinding for ~7,800 trees across Aurora. • Provide site cleanup, debris disposal, and landscape restoration to pre‑project condition. • Must hold ISA‑certified arborist, appropriate equipment, and meet bonding/insurance requirements. • Funding from USDA $1 M grant; contract likely up to that amount. • Electronic submission only; bid guarantee = 10 % of total proposal. • Evaluation based on organization, qualifications, project approach, and price.