Title
143rd Street Tree Removal, Contract Award
History
As part of the 143rd Street Widening project, the Village is coordinating the removal of trees within the project limits in advance of roadway construction. These removals are necessary to facilitate utility relocations by ComEd and are proposed to be done during the winter to accommodate seasonal restrictions on tree clearing associated with the protection of a federally protected bat species.
ITB #26-078 for the 143rd Street Tree Removal project was published on BidNet Direct on October 9, 2026, and bids were opened on October 30, 2026. Only one bid was received:
Homer Tree Service Inc.: $45,562.00
Staff recommends awarding Homer Tree Service Inc. a lump-sum contract in an amount not to exceed $45,562.00.
Financial Impact
The project is sufficiently funded in the FY2026 Engineering Capital Budget.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve a contract with Homer Tree Service Inc. in an amount not to exceed $45,562.00, as fully presented;
(Full motion - not necessary to be read)
I move to approve and authorize the execution of a Contractor Agreement between the Village of Orland Park and Homer Tree Service Inc. of Lockport, IL for the 143rd Street Tree Removal, for a total not-to-exceed contract price of $45,562.00;
AND
Authorize the Village Manager to execute all related contracts, subject to Village Attorney review.