Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Village of Downers Grove.
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Posted
Oct 21, 2026
Nov 12, 2026
The Village of Downers Grove is soliciting sealed proposals from contractors for parkway tree pruning services under the 2027 Cyclical Pruning solicitation. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 29, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the Public Works Building, 5101 Walnut Avenue, Downers Grove, Illinois. Proposals are due November 12, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Central, and the posting lists the opportunity as active.
Posted
Oct 21, 2026
Nov 12, 2026
The Village is seeking a qualified contractor to provide recurring, on-demand tree-pruning services on public rights-of-way and Village-owned or maintained properties. Work includes clearance and vision-obstruction pruning, deadwood and hanging-limb removal, storm-damage repair, diseased-limb removal, and hazardous-branch removal. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 29, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at 5101 Walnut Ave, Downers Grove, Illinois.
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Oct 21, 2026
Nov 12, 2026
The Village of Downers Grove seeks proposals for tree and stump removal on public rights-of-way, streets and alleys, and Village-owned or maintained property. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 29, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at 5101 Walnut Ave. Proposals are due November 12, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Central time.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
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162295
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
302.8
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
50,365
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
55 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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The Village of Downers Grove has entered into a 5-year agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for an Officer Safety Plan 7+ Premium Bundle, effective February 1, 2023, to January 31, 2028. This comprehensive package, totaling $1,055,736.03, includes various hardware such as Taser devices and VR equipment, along with software for redaction, third-party video, BWC audits, data storage, transcription, and a records module. The agreement also covers associated services and warranties. This new contract explicitly supersedes previous agreements from 2021 and an amendment from 2022, with credits for prior payments reflected in the overall total.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Village of Downers Grove
The 2025-2027 Long Range Plan for the Village of Downers Grove outlines goals and priority actions to guide annual budgets, daily operations, and service delivery, addressing issues affecting the Village's long-term future. Its strategic goals focus on fostering financial, environmental, and neighborhood sustainability, delivering exceptional municipal services, maintaining top-quality infrastructure, cultivating a strong and diverse local economy, ensuring a safe and welcoming community, enhancing community beauty, and promoting continual innovation. Key recommendations include enhancing General, Capital, and Water Fund sustainability, managing public safety pensions, funding facility maintenance, and implementing various Guiding DG initiatives and the Fairview Focus Area Plan, ultimately aiming to achieve a high quality of life and sustained prosperity for the community.
The Council Meeting included a proclamation for American Pharmacist Month and public comments concerning the police department's participation in an electronic surveillance task force. The council also received a presentation on Neighborhood Traffic Study #12, which proposes updates to traffic controls, the installation of high-visibility crosswalks, designation of bicycle routes, and the implementation of traffic-calming measures such as curb extensions.
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The Council meeting included the issuance of two proclamations: one designating October as Arts DuPage month and another recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Community Adult Day Center. The Council also heard public comments regarding traffic safety concerns and sightline issues at the Marquee on Maple Condominium Association's driveway, as well as testimony from a childcare provider regarding updates to local licensing ordinances.
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