Parkway Tree Pruning

The Village of Oak Park is seeking a qualified arboriculture contractor to prune approximately 2,164 parkway trees north of the railroad tracks to Chicago Avenue during the 2027 calendar year. The work must begin no later than early January 2027 and be completed by mid‑April 2027, with a minimum production rate of 300 trees per week. The contract requires compliance with ANSI Z133, ANSI A300, and ISA best‑practice standards, and at least one ISA‑Certified Arborist must be on‑site at all times. Bidders must attend a mandatory pre‑bid meeting, provide a 10 % bid bond, and furnish a $25,000 contract bond along with specified insurance coverage. The Village may extend the contract for up to two additional one‑year periods with CPI‑based price adjustments. • Scope: Pruning of six DBH classes (1‑4 in. through > 31 in.) with debris removal the same day. • Production: Minimum 300 trees/week; work window Jan 4 – Apr 16 2027. • Requirements: ISA‑Certified Arborist supervision, weekly schedule reporting, on‑call emergency response capability, living‑wage compliance, and strict safety/traffic control measures.