Tree Trimming and Removal Services

The City of Aurora is seeking a qualified tree contractor to provide tree removal, tree trimming, stump grinding, and total landscape restoration services for 7,833 publicly managed street trees. The contractor will be responsible for independently verifying field conditions, tree locations, dimensions, accessibility, site constraints, utility conflicts, quantities, and other necessary information to accurately prepare pricing and perform the work. The contract will be awarded for an initial term of one year, with the option to renew for up to three additional one-year terms. The evaluation criteria include organization, personnel, and staffing, qualifications, experience, and references, project approach, and pricing. • The contractor must have at least five years of commercial tree care experience and employ at least one ISA Certified Arborist assigned to the contract. • The contractor must provide a comprehensive proposal, including a technical proposal, pricing table, and other required documents. • The contractor must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances. • The contractor must provide proof of insurance, including workers' compensation, general liability, and auto liability insurance. • The contractor must agree to indemnify and hold harmless the City of Aurora, its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from the performance of the contract.