2027-2029 Parkway Tree Planting Program

The City of Wheaton, Illinois is requesting bids on a parkway tree planting program under ITB #26-167, with bids due August 12, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. CST and a question deadline of August 4, 2026. The Illinois Prevailing Wage Act applies, which restricts eligibility to compliant contractors.

The scope includes supply, delivery, hole excavation, planting, backfilling, mulching, and one-year warranty for approximately 250 balled and burlapped trees annually across 13 species (Statestreet Maple, Northern Catalpa, Common Hackberry, Ginkgo, Honeylocust, Kentucky Coffeetree, Pink Flowering Malus, Swamp White Oak, Northern Red Oak, Ivory Silk Japanese Lilac, American Linden, and Triumph Elm) at a minimum 2-inch diameter size. Tree inspection locations must fall within 150 miles of 821 West Liberty Drive, Wheaton, Illinois 60187. All unit prices must include shipping with no separate freight charges permitted. Work is performed on a time and material basis with pricing firm throughout the contract duration.

The contract term runs January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2029, with two optional one-year extensions available at extension year pricing for 2030 and 2031. The City reserves the right to adjust quantities. Bidders must submit cost proposal forms, notice of deviations, subcontractor listings, references, vendor certification, and vendor information reporting forms. A 10% bid bond (original required) must accompany sealed bids; the successful bidder must provide performance and payment bonds upon award. Insurance requirements are specified in Exhibit C, and the City's standard contracted services agreement (Exhibit B) governs the project. Invoices must include lien waivers and be submitted to the City of Wheaton Public Works Forestry department.