This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Aurora, Illinois. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Tree Inventory and Urban Forestry Management Plan. The selected firm will conduct a comprehensive inventory of the trees located on parkways and city-owned and managed property within the corporate limits of the City of Aurora, then create an Urban Forestry Management Plan. All questions must be submitted in writing to the purchasing division at purchasingdl@aurora.il.us by 2 pm Tuesday, October 15, 2024 so that an addendum can be issued by no later than 4 pm on Thursday, October 17, 2024 if required. All questions received after Tuesday will not be addressed. The City encourages minority business firms to submit proposals and encourages the successful contract proposer to utilize minority businesses for supplies and equipment. I. Tree Inventory The selected firm shall conduct a comprehensive inventory of all street trees on parkways and City managed properties within the corporate limits of the City. The following data shall be collected for each tree: • GPS location • Street address and relative location • Land Use (i.e. residential, business zone, natural area, etc.) • Growing Space (i.e. parkway, park, etc.) • Species (common and Latin) • Diameter at breast (standard) height (DBH) • Single or multi-stem designation • Condition rating including defects (roots, wounds, rot, deadwood, etc.) • Risk assessment • Arborist maintenance recommendations • Comments and notes