2026-2028 Contract Branch Pick Up Program

The Village of Hoffman Estates’ Department of Public Works solicited a fixed‑price, non‑exclusive contract to provide seasonal branch‑and‑brush removal services across the village. The work includes loading or chipping tree debris with grapple‑style loaders or brush chipper equipment, hauling material to a designated disposal site, and restoring the work areas. Service periods are organized into four‑day spring weeks and four‑day fall weeks each year, with operations running Monday‑Friday, 07:30‑19:00. The award went to Lucas Landscaping and Design, which must provide performance and bid bonds, carry specified insurance, and meet extensive safety, environmental, and workforce‑local‑hire requirements. The base contract term ends 31 Oct 2026, with two optional one‑year extensions. • Scope: Tree‑branch and brush collection (≤ 8 in. diameter, ≤ 10 ft length) using either grapple loaders or brush chipper trucks (3‑person crews). • Schedule: Sixteen 5‑day weeks (four spring, four fall) per year, with mandatory pre‑operation meetings and daily clean‑up. • Requirements: 100 % performance bond, general liability & auto coverage, OSHA/ANSI compliance, local‑worker ratios, and detailed daily logs.