Phoenixville Borough Civicplus #Tree Assessment Services - RFP

Phoenixville Tree Assessment Services Solicitation

The Borough of Phoenixville, PA is seeking a qualified vendor to provide Tree Assessment Services for its urban forest management program. - Government Buyer: - Borough of Phoenixville, Department of Public Works - Scope of Services: - Comprehensive review and update of the existing inventory of approximately 2,800 regulated public and street trees - Health and growth assessments, including diameter at breast height (DBH), canopy coverage, disease/insect identification, and risk ratings - Risk ratings required for all trees with DBH 15+ inches and Oak trees with DBH 24+ inches - Inclusion of location value and canopy radius attributes in the assessment - Recommendations for tree maintenance, removals, and prioritization - Detailed reporting and compliance with arboricultural best practices - Vendor Requirements: - Must be a Certified Arborist with current ISA credentials (Utility Specialist and Municipal Specialist preferred) - Must comply with ANSI A300 Tree Management Standards, ANSI Z133 Tree Care Safety Standards, and Borough ordinances - Familiarity with GIS and ArcGIS preferred - Notable Requirements: - Insurance coverage, non-collusion and non-discrimination affidavits, and compliance with Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law - Assessment must be completed before tree dormancy (end of October) - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

The Borough of Phoenixville is soliciting proposals for Tree Assessment Services to evaluate and manage the urban forest consisting of approximately 2,800 regulated trees. The scope includes reviewing existing tree inventory data, conducting health and risk assessments, and providing recommendations for maintenance and removals. The selected certified arborist must comply with industry standards and Borough ordinances, and proposals must be submitted by June 2, 2026. The project aims to support the Borough's goal of maintaining and enhancing its urban forest.

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