Tree Plantings Fall 2026 at Various Locations

The Village of Rantoul, Illinois is requesting bids for tree planting services at various locations throughout the municipality under IFB Tree Plantings Fall 2026, with bids due July 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a pre-bid meeting scheduled for July 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Village Municipal Building. Local-vendor preference applies to bids of $5,000 or more for vendors with a place of business in the Village, Champaign County, or Illinois with at least one permanent employee, provided the bid does not exceed the lowest bid by more than 2% or $2,000, whichever is less.

Work must commence within 30 calendar days of contract award and be completed within 90 calendar days thereafter, using both balled-and-burlapped and containerized planting methods. Contractors are required to visit project sites prior to bid submission. The Village will award to the lowest responsible bidder, considering contractor capacity, experience, financial resources, past performance, and compliance history.

All bids must include a Bid/Proposal Bond equal to 10% of the bid amount and be submitted on the provided form in a sealed envelope with one original and at least two copies. The successful contractor must post performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the bid amount and provide certificates of insurance meeting specified minimums before starting work. Illinois Prevailing Wage Act requirements apply, and Section 3 compliance is required with goals of 30% new hires and 10% construction contracts awarded to Section 3 residents and business concerns. Bids must include all applicable taxes; the Village is exempt from sales and federal excise taxes. Funding constraints may limit the number of planting locations. Questions should be directed to Chris Milliken, Community Planning & Development Manager, at (217) 892-6822 or cmilliken@myrantoul.com.