Goleta Planet bids #RFQP for Canopy Analysis Landscape Design

Urban Forest Canopy Analysis and Park Landscape Design for City of Goleta

This opportunity from the City of Goleta, California, seeks a qualified consultant for a comprehensive Urban Forest Canopy Analysis and Park/Open Space Landscape Design project. - Government Buyer: - City of Goleta, managed by the City Manager's office - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - West Coast Arborists (for integration with ongoing tree inventory) - Products/Services Requested: - City-wide canopy analysis using high-resolution geospatial data (LiDAR, NAIP imagery) - Integration of socioeconomic indicators and climate models - Equity assessment and ecosystem services evaluation - Tree-focused landscape design guidance for all city parks and open spaces - 6–10 park-specific landscape designs for priority parks - Management of two undergraduate landscape architecture students for design development and community engagement - Deliverables: GIS layers, reports, design plans, outreach materials, presentations - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Integration with an ongoing tree inventory led by West Coast Arborists - Student involvement in landscape design, with student-led designs under professional guidance - Compliance with federal provisions due to partial USDA funding - Statement of qualifications must include litigation history, comments on agreement form, fee schedule, resumes, and previous project experience - The City may award all or portions of the services to one or more firms, or not award at all

Description

The City of Goleta is seeking a qualified consultant to conduct a comprehensive City-Wide Canopy Analysis and Park and Open Space Landscape Design project. The project aims to advance sustainable stewardship of the urban forest by integrating high-resolution geospatial data with socioeconomic and climate models to inform management and planning. It includes quantifying canopy benefits, changes over time, and identifying canopy deficits with an emphasis on equity. Additionally, the project involves tree-focused landscape design guidance for all city parks and open spaces, including 6-10 priority park-specific designs, and incorporates student involvement in the design process.

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