Opportunity
Upper Arlington Ionwave #UA25-59
Upper Arlington Tree Canopy Assessment and Urban Forestry Planning Services
Posted
June 09, 2025
Respond By
June 23, 2025
Identifier
UA25-59
NAICS
541320, 541370, 115310
The City of Upper Arlington Parks & Recreation Department is seeking qualified firms to perform a comprehensive tree canopy assessment and analysis to support urban forestry planning. - Government Buyer: City of Upper Arlington Parks & Recreation Department - Scope of Work: - Conduct an up-to-date urban tree canopy (UTC) analysis and recommend a canopy goal - Analyze historical changes in tree canopy to identify trends in loss or gain - Map potential planting areas by tree size class - Assess ecosystem benefits, including stormwater management, heat absorption, and air quality improvements - Provide recommended actions for future urban forestry planning - Deliverables: - Interactive, web-based software application (UTC viewer) customized for the City - Written report and infographic/summary for public understanding - Virtual presentation to the City Tree Commission - Project Area: Entire city limits (9 square miles) - Technical Requirements: - High-resolution digital imagery (1-meter or better), with preference for Lidar Mapping and current data sources (e.g., Nearmap) - User-friendly graphics and web-based tools - Notable Requirements: - Encouragement of responses from minority and women-owned businesses - All deliverables must be tailored to the City of Upper Arlington - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation
Description
The City of Upper Arlington is soliciting qualified firms to conduct a tree canopy assessment and analysis. The project aims to develop information to support the creation of an Urban Forestry Master Plan, an updated Management Plan, and establish a tree canopy goal. The scope includes an up-to-date urban tree canopy analysis, historical change analysis, planting areas map, ecosystem benefits analysis, and recommended actions for future planning. Deliverables include an interactive software application, a written report, an infographic or summary, and a virtual presentation to the City Tree Commission.