Urban Forestry Strategy and Policy Refresh Services
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
BUDGET
VerifiedCONTRACT DURATION
TIMELINE
October 8th, 2026: RFP Closing Date and Time
April 30th, 2028: All Milestones must be completed
QUESTION DEADLINE
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
City Of Courtenay
DESCRIPTION
The vendor will provide services to refresh an urban forestry strategy and related policies. The work includes updating land cover and tree canopy data using LiDAR, establishing revised canopy targets aligned with current planning policy, and developing updated urban forestry policies and action items.
The assignment also includes recommending amendments to the tree bylaw and tree planting fund framework, standardizing interdepartmental tree management procedures from development review through occupancy, and creating a public education and stewardship framework in collaboration with industry and community partners. The vendor will additionally map tree management systems through a concurrent "trees and wires" solutions lab pilot.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due October 8, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 1, 2026.
- What is the budget for this RFP?
- The published budget is $175,000.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by City Of Courtenay. The work is located in Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Urban forestry and municipal policy consulting firm
- Experience with LiDAR-based canopy and land cover analysis
- Expertise in tree bylaws, canopy targets, and planting fund frameworks
- Proven experience standardizing interdepartmental development and occupancy procedures
- Capability to facilitate public, industry, and community engagement
- Experience with utility coordination or tree-and-wire planning initiatives
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