Opportunity
East Palo Alto Municode #planning_arborist_rfp_2026
As-Needed Arborist Consulting Services for Urban Forestry Management – City of East Palo Alto
Posted
August 22, 2026
Identifier
planning_arborist_rfp_2026
NAICS
115310
The City of East Palo Alto is seeking qualified professional arborists to provide as-needed consulting services for urban forestry and tree management. - Government Buyer: - City of East Palo Alto, Community & Economic Development Department, Planning Division - Scope of Services: - As-needed arborist consulting for urban forest initiatives - Tree assessments, recommendations for planting, maintenance, and removal - Preparation of arborist reports and assistance with permit processes - Compliance with ANSI A-300 standards and city municipal codes (including Chapters 12.16 and 18.28) - Support for implementation of the Urban Forest Master Plan, including planting of 100 trees and guidance on ordinance changes (e.g., parking lot shading, protected tree measurements) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are named; this is a professional services solicitation - Past consulting partners for the UFMP include San Francisco Estuary Institute, Hort Science Bartlett Consulting, and Canopy (for reference only) - Notable Requirements: - Adherence to city codes for tree protection, removal, and replacement - Compliance with insurance and licensing standards - Familiarity with the Urban Forest Master Plan and related municipal code updates - Attachments include the RFP, contractor agreement, Urban Forest Master Plan, municipal code chapters, and tree removal handout
Description
The City of East Palo Alto's Planning Division is seeking proposals from professional arborists to provide as-needed consulting services related to urban forestry and tree management. The scope includes consulting on tree planting, maintenance, removal, and compliance with city ordinances and the Urban Forest Master Plan. Bidders should review the provided supporting documents for detailed requirements and the contractual agreement. The solicitation is open and proposals are due by September 21, 2026, at 2:00 pm.