Goleta Planet bids #RFQP_for_Canopy_Analysis_Landscape_Design

City of Goleta Urban Forest Canopy Analysis and Park Landscape Design Consulting Opportunity

The City of Goleta is seeking a qualified consultant to conduct a comprehensive Urban Forest Canopy Analysis and develop park and open space landscape designs to support sustainable urban forest management. - Government Buyer: - City of Goleta Public Works Department - Contact: Robert Nisbet, City Manager - Scope of Work: - City-wide canopy analysis using high-resolution geospatial data (LiDAR, NAIP imagery) - Quantification of tree canopy benefits and analysis of changes over time - Equity assessment to identify areas lacking canopy coverage - Evaluation of ecosystem services and integration of socioeconomic and climate data - Development of landscape design guidance for all city parks and open spaces - Creation of 6–10 park-specific, tree-focused landscape designs for priority parks - Collaboration with ongoing tree inventory (West Coast Arborists) - Management of two undergraduate landscape architecture students for design development and community engagement - Deliverables include GIS layers, reports, design plans, outreach materials, and presentations - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with federal provisions (USDA funding) - Five-year litigation history disclosure - Detailed fee schedule and electronic proposal submission - City reserves the right to award all, part, or none of the services - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified consulting firms - Period of performance extends through June 30, 2027, with project completion by November 30, 2027

Description

The City of Goleta is seeking a qualified consultant to conduct a comprehensive City-Wide Canopy Analysis and develop Park and Open Space Landscape Designs. The project aims to advance sustainable urban forest stewardship by integrating high-resolution geospatial data with socioeconomic and climate models to inform management and planning. The scope includes quantifying canopy benefits, analyzing changes over time, identifying canopy gaps with an emphasis on equity, and creating landscape design guidance including 6-10 park-specific designs. The project will collaborate with an ongoing tree inventory and involve student participation under professional guidance.

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