Tacoma Cityoftacoma #ES26-0094F

City of Tacoma Solicits Arborist Consulting Services for Tree Risk Assessment and Appraisal

The City of Tacoma Environmental Services Department, Urban Forestry division, is seeking proposals for professional arborist consulting services to support City projects. - Government Buyer: - City of Tacoma, Environmental Services Department, Urban Forestry - Scope of Services: - Arborist consulting services including: - Tree risk assessments (Basic, Limited Visual, Advanced) - Tree appraisals - On-call and emergency assessments (one business day response required) - Advanced diagnostic testing (e.g., micro-resistance drilling, sonic tomography) - Consulting for design, construction, and tree management - Expert testimony and after-hours services - Preparation of detailed reports, photos, and assessment forms - Requirements: - Arborists must hold ISA and TRAQ certifications - Compliance with prevailing wage laws - Travel costs must be included in hourly rates - Emphasis on sustainability and equity in contracting - Contract Details: - Not-to-exceed value: $350,000 - Three-year base term with two optional one-year renewals (up to five years total) - Fixed rates during base term; possible adjustments during renewals - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named; this is a service-based solicitation

Description

This solicitation is for Arborist Consulting Services to conduct tree risk assessments, tree appraisals, and provide consulting advice for City projects. The contract has an estimated value of $350,000. The City of Tacoma requires all employers to provide paid sick leave in accordance with State of Washington law. The solicitation includes a pre-proposal meeting and detailed specifications available in the provided documents.

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