Removal of dead and dying trees along the Des Plaines River Corridor.  There are 9 areas of work associated with this Contract.  Bid price is for the removal of the tree and associated materials from District property. Stumps shall be left no more than 4 inches in height.

The Tree Clearing Projects at multiple Preserves within the Des Plaines River Corridor (Work Sites) are a mixture of flatwoods, prairie, and savanna communities.  Extreme care will be necessary to implement this project without causing damage to existing native vegetation and without impacting wildlife.

The Owner seeks a Contractor to perform:

1. Clearing of selected Work Site via mechanical and hand methods
2. Disposal of cut woody vegetation via chipping and removal

The goal of this project is to mitigate hazardous trees.  Work shall include mechanical cutting and hand cutting (chain saws, hand saws), brush disposal via chip and haul. Most of the work site is located in upland areas; however, some areas are near or within wetlands that could become wet during winter months when temperatures are above freezing.