When is the submission deadline?

This RFP closed on October 16, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.

It was issued by City Of Whitewater Parks & Recreation Department. The work is located in Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Urban forestry, municipal arboriculture, or tree inventory consulting firm. Experience conducting citywide public tree inventories and risk assessments. Proficiency with ArcGIS Online, Field Maps, GPS data collection, and GIS data management. Experience using i-Tree tools or comparable ecosystem service analysis platforms. Expertise developing urban forestry management plans, planting strategies, and multiyear budgets. Familiarity with Tree City USA standards and urban forestry grant programs.

Tree Inventory and Urban Forestry Management Plan Service (Closed)

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Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning

Whitewater, Wisconsin, United StatesPosted: September 24, 2026Deadline: October 16, 2026

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SUMMARY

Whitewater seeks a contractor to inventory all public trees, integrate the data with its GIS systems, analyze canopy and ecosystem benefits, and prepare a comprehensive Urban Forestry Management Plan. The plan will guide maintenance, risk mitigation, planting, budgeting, Tree City USA support, and future grant applications.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have experience conducting municipal or public-agency tree inventories of comparable scope and scale
Must have ISA Certified Arborist(s) and/or ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist(s) on staff
Must demonstrate proficiency with GIS data collection and management (e.g., ArcGIS, ArcGIS Field Maps)
Must have familiarity with i-Tree or equivalent urban forestry analysis software
Must have familiarity with WIDNR Urban Forestry Grant Program requirements and Tree City USA standards
Must provide references from at least three comparable public-sector tree inventory projects completed within the past five years
Must carry general liability, auto, and workers' compensation insurance
Must name the City of Whitewater as an additional insured

TIMELINE

RFP Issue Date: September 22nd, 2026

Proposal Due Date: October 16th, 2026 at 2:00 PM

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City Of Whitewater Parks & Recreation Department

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Whitewater, Wisconsin seeks a qualified contractor to conduct a comprehensive, citywide inventory of public trees and develop an urban forestry management plan. The inventory will cover street trees, park trees, and trees located on other city-owned properties within the agency’s jurisdiction. Required data includes GPS location, species, diameter at breast height, estimated height and crown spread, condition rating, structural defects and risk indicators, maintenance recommendations, and visible utility conflicts.

Inventory data must be compatible with the agency’s ArcGIS Online and Field Maps systems, as well as standard tabular formats such as Excel or CSV. The contractor must provide data dictionary and metadata documentation and ensure compatibility with i-Tree Eco, i-Tree Streets, or an equivalent industry-standard tool for analyzing ecosystem service benefits. The work will also include analysis of species diversity, age and size classes, stocking levels, ecosystem service benefits, canopy gaps, and priority planting zones.

Based on the inventory, the contractor will prepare a written Urban Forestry Management Plan addressing current urban forest conditions, risk tree identification and mitigation priorities, annual maintenance cycles, planting and species selection guidance, multiyear budget planning, recommendations supporting Tree City USA designation, and strategies to strengthen future Urban Forestry Grant applications.

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When is the submission deadline?: This RFP closed on October 16, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City Of Whitewater Parks & Recreation Department. The work is located in Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Urban forestry, municipal arboriculture, or tree inventory consulting firm
Experience conducting citywide public tree inventories and risk assessments
Proficiency with ArcGIS Online, Field Maps, GPS data collection, and GIS data management
Experience using i-Tree tools or comparable ecosystem service analysis platforms
Expertise developing urban forestry management plans, planting strategies, and multiyear budgets
Familiarity with Tree City USA standards and urban forestry grant programs

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