Urban Forestry Master Plan Development Service
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TIMELINE
Release Project Date: May 11th, 2026
Submission of Question Deadline: May 27th, 2026
Submission of Response Deadline: June 17th, 2026
Evaluation of Proposals: June 24th, 2026
Contract Award: July 22nd, 2026
QUESTION DEADLINE
Issuing Agency
City Of Chesapeake
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DESCRIPTION
The government authority in Chesapeake, Virginia is seeking a vendor to develop an urban forestry master plan that supports a healthy, diverse, and resilient tree canopy for current and future residents. The plan is intended to advance environmental, social, and economic well-being through improved canopy quality and coverage, expanded wildlife habitat, heat island mitigation, more equitable canopy distribution, and long-term ecosystem benefits.
The selected vendor will integrate existing canopy assessment data from Tree Plotter or an approved equivalent, quantify current and future ecosystem service benefits, establish realistic canopy goals, and provide an implementation timeline. The scope also includes creating a public inventory of trees on agency-owned property with details such as species, size, GPS location, condition rating, hazards, and distribution metrics, as well as developing a public-facing interactive map.
Additional responsibilities include identifying vacant planting sites throughout the city, including street medians and agency-owned parcels; developing management and maintenance recommendations in collaboration with agency staff; and recommending strategies to improve efficiency, lower costs, reduce liabilities, and enhance coordination across departments. The plan should also address urban forest resilience against invasive species, pests, and catastrophic events, propose incentives for tree planting and maintenance, promote community health and well-being, and encourage stewardship with support from nonprofit partners. Questions are due by May 27, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due June 17, 2026. Questions must be submitted by May 27, 2026.
- What is the budget for this RFP?
- Settle estimates the budget at $100,000 – $250,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by City Of Chesapeake. The work is located in Chesapeake, Virginia, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Urban forestry or arboriculture consulting firm
- Experience preparing municipal master plans and canopy strategies
- Capability in GIS mapping and interactive public map development
- Expertise in tree inventory, ecosystem services analysis, and canopy assessment tools
- Familiarity with Tree Plotter or equivalent urban forestry platforms
- Experience working with local governments and public stakeholders
- Knowledge of resilience planning for invasive species, pests, and storm events
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