The City is requesting bids from qualified Contractors to provide curbside brush collection for properties withing the City of Wood Dale. The work includes, but is not limited to, removing branches and logs from the City’s Parkways or ROW, and insuring all debris are removed and both the parkway and street are clean once the brush is picked-up. Brush will be picked up in an efficient fashion in order to collect the City as expeditiously as possible. All monthly brush pick up shall be completed within five consecutive days. For reference, the program’s guidelines for residents are as follows: Brush or trees trimmed by private contractors will not be removed. Branches must be 2" to 8" in diameter and can be up to 15' in length. Neatly stack all branches at the curb. Branches smaller than 2" in diameter must be securely tied into bundles with twine. Branches smaller than 2' in length must be disposed of in a waste container or yard waste bag. Collection is for large quantities of tree branches and bushes that cannot be disposed of during weekly pickup. No leaves will be accepted. Large roots and dirt must be removed from any brush and put into your yard waste container. The work will commence on the dates listed above beginning in April 2025 and continue through November 2025, and repeat the next three seasons until the four year contract period has be fulfilled in November of 2028. There will be six collections each year taking place in April, May, July, September, October, and November according to the dates above. The City reserves the right to add an additional seventh collection date at its discretion.