Phoenixville Borough Civicplus #RFP - Tree Assessment Services

Phoenixville Borough Solicits Tree Assessment Services from Certified Arborists

The Borough of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, is seeking qualified Certified Arborists to provide Tree Assessment Services for its urban forest management initiative. - Government Buyer: - Borough of Phoenixville, Department of Public Works - Scope of Services: - Comprehensive review and improvement of the existing inventory of approximately 2,800 regulated public and street trees - Detailed health and growth assessments for all trees - Risk assessments (level 2 or above) and recommendations for maintenance or removal - Compliance with ANSI A300 Tree Management Standards, ISA Best Management Practices, and ANSI Z133 Tree Care Safety Standards - Use of GIS tools for data collection (ArcGIS preferred) - Vendor Requirements: - Certified Arborist with current ISA credentials (Utility Specialist and Municipal Specialist preferred) - Demonstrated experience with municipal tree inventories and risk assessments - Strict insurance coverage, affidavits of non-collusion and non-discrimination, and compliance with the Borough's Tree Ordinance - Proposal Requirements: - Comprehensive fee proposal, qualifications, references, and details on data collection tools/software - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the RFP is open to all qualified arborist firms - Notable Requirements: - Adherence to industry standards and Borough-specific ordinances - Familiarity with GIS and digital data collection - Annual insurance certification and detailed invoicing

Description

The Borough of Phoenixville is requesting proposals for Tree Assessment Services to manage and enhance the urban forest within the borough. The selected Certified Arborist will perform a comprehensive inventory review, detailed health and growth assessments of public and street trees, and provide risk assessments and maintenance recommendations. The services will adhere to arboricultural best practices and comply with the Borough's Tree Ordinance. Proposals must be submitted by June 2, 2026, and the RFP is available online and at the Phoenixville Municipal Building.

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