Request for Proposals
for
Parkway Tree Trimming 2026-2029
The Village of Vernon Hills
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Invitation to Bidders
Invitation to Bid. The Village of Vernon Hills, 290 Evergreen Drive, Vernon Hills, IL
(“Owner”) invites sealed Bidder’s Proposals for the Work described in detail in the Contract
and generally described as follows: Parkway Tree Trimming 2026-2029.
1. Instruction to Bidders. Bid Packets (containing Proposal Forms, Specifications,
Instructions, and Relevant Attachments) may be obtained starting at 7:30 AM on October
6, 2025 electronically and at no cost, by sending an E-mail request to Carissa Hansen at:
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Bids should be submitted at the Village Hall at 290 Evergreen Drive, Vernon Hills, IL
60061 in sealed envelopes that are clearly labeled on the outside - “Bid for Parkway
Tree Trimming 2026-2029”. There should be 2 copies provided of the proposal in the
sealed envelope.
2. Bid Opening. Owner will receive sealed Bidder’s Proposals for the Work until 10:00
AM, October 29, 2025 at Owners office listed above, at which time all Bidder’s
Proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud. Late bids will be returned unopened.
3. Bid Security, Bond and Insurance.
A. Proposal Guarantee. A Proposal Guarantee in the amount of five percent (5%) of
the bid for Area 1 2026-2027 shall be required. Bid Bond, Bank Cashier’s Check,
Bank Draft, or Certified Check made payable to the Village of Vernon Hills, shall
accompany all proposals.
B. Insurance. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish certificates and
policies of insurance as required by the Contract upon award of the Contract.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Village of Vernon Hills, Illinois
