Right of Way Tree and Stump Removal

VILLAGE OF LOMBARD
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
FOR
RIGHTS-OF-WAY TREE and STUMP REMOVAL
Notice is hereby given that the Village of Lombard, Illinois, acting through the Department of
Public Works, will receive sealed bid proposals for RIGHTS-OF-WAY TREE and STUMP REMOVAL
Bid proposals must be received prior to 3:00 p.m. October 23rd , 2026, at the Public Works
Department, 1051 S Hammerschmidt Avenue, Lombard, Illinois, 60148, marked "Attention: Eric
Hendrickson" and at that time publicly opened and read aloud. Each proposal should be placed
in a sealed envelope and labeled on the outside of the bid packet:
"This packet is in response to the Village of Lombard's request for bids relative to:
Bid #: PWO 27-14
Bid Description: Rights-of-Way Tree and Stump Removal"
This is to ensure that the bid is clearly identified as such. In addition, only sealed bids will be
accepted.
Any bid packets received after 3:00 PM on October 23rd, 2026, will be returned to the bidder
unopened.
Bid proposals for this project will be considered to determine the lowest responsible bidder.
Judgment on the award of the contract shall be based not only on cost but also on past
performance, experience, and ability to perform the work. The Village of Lombard reserves the
right to accept the proposal deemed to be in its own best interest based on all of the above
considerations and other considerations the law allows
in determining the definition of 'responsible bidder'. Bids will be acted upon by the President
and Board of Trustees.
Description of Work
The proposed work is officially known as Rights-of-Way Tree and Stump Removal. The Village
of Lombard is seeking a Contractor to the skilled removal of trees and stumps from Village
parkways and other rights-of-way throughout the Village on a monthly basis starting in 2027.
The duration of the contract is from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027, with options for
2028 and 2029. All of the above, as well as other project details, are further described in the
contract documents for said work as prepared by the Village of Lombard.
Qualification of Bidders
Bidders shall:
* Have adequate equipment and employ adequate staff to accomplish the work specified
within the specified time frame.
* Be able to document and provide current references for the above.
Availability of Contract Documents
Bid specifications and specific instructions to bidders may be requested electronically at
http://www.villageoflombard.org/bids. All questions concerning the bid document or

specifications must be submitted in writing to Eric Hendrickson, Forestry and Urban
Landscaping Supervisor (hendricksone@villageoflombard.org) on or before October 19,
2026. A written response will then be provided to all known bidders via email and made
available to the public by posting to the Village website. No interpretations, clarifications or
addenda will be issued after October 19, 2026, four days prior to the scheduled bid opening. Any
questions submitted after that date will not be answered.
REJECTION OF BIDS
The Village reserves the right to defer the award of the contract for a period not to exceed sixty
(60) calendar days after the date bids are received, and accept or reject any or all proposals, and
waive technicalities.
Village of Lombard, Illinois
Ranya Elkhatib
Village Clerk