Specifications include, but are not limited to: The scope of work shall include parkway tree trimming within the Village of North Aurora starting October of 2024. Trimming shall be performed for both health and safety purposes. The Village intends to trim all the parkway trees over 3 inches in diameter in three separate areas and potentially one or two alternate areas. These areas are illustrated on the attached maps. The contractor should drive the areas and become familiar with the trees prior to submitting the proposal. The Village may decrease the scope of work depending on cost. Crown Raising: The removal of lower branches in order to provide clearance for vehicles, pedestrians and vistas. Branches shall be removed as necessary to provide a minimum of fifteen (15) feet clearance over the street and sidewalk, or as tree size allows. All trimming shall improve the appearance of the trees, maintaining the crown shape and symmetry typical of the species at its size and age. Larger locust trees should be raised eighteen (18) feet clearance over the street and sidewalk. Trees shall be evenly raised for the entire diameter of the trees. This includes removal of all suckers and basal sprouts. Trees determined to have been trimmed unevenly will require the Contractor to re-prune the tree. The Village designated trees to be trimmed are over three (3) inches Diameter at Breast Height (D.B.H.) and located within Village right-of-way. The contractor will be required to contact the Village of North Aurora Public Works Department to schedule and coordinate the tree trimming program.