Lynwood Planet bids #141619

Urban Forestry Consulting and Implementation Services for City of Lynwood

The City of Lynwood Public Works Department is seeking a qualified consultant to deliver a comprehensive urban forestry program funded by the CAL FIRE Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program. - Government Buyer: - City of Lynwood Public Works Department - Scope of Work: - Develop and adopt an Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP) integrating technical data and community input - Conduct a GIS-based inventory of approximately 15,000 public trees, including street trees, medians, parks, and public facilities, following ISA standards - Perform a LiDAR-verified tree canopy analysis - Implement urban forestry improvements: - Plant at least 500 fifteen-gallon public trees throughout the city - Distribute up to 500 five-gallon fruit and/or shade trees to residents at no cost via community events - Provide establishment care (watering, mulching, pruning, re-staking, health inspections) for all newly planted public trees for a minimum of three years - Lead community engagement, including surveys, outreach workshops, and volunteer coordination - Notable Requirements: - All deliverables must comply with International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and CAL FIRE standards - Consultant must manage quality control and integrate community feedback into technical planning - Strict communication protocols and liquidated damages for delays - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Estimated contract value is $852,500 - Place of performance is the City of Lynwood, California - Contract period runs from execution through March 31, 2028, with possible extension

Description

The City of Lynwood is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide professional urban forestry services funded through the CAL FIRE Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program. The selected consultant will assist in developing and adopting an Urban Forest Management Plan, completing a comprehensive tree inventory, and implementing priority urban forestry improvements such as tree planting, tree care, and community tree distributions. The project includes extensive data collection, community engagement, and a long-term establishment care plan for newly planted trees. Proposals must be submitted electronically by May 28, 2026.

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