Saskatchewan Tenders #RFP26-PKS-02

Urban Canopy Assessment and Expansion Plan Consulting Services for City of Martensville

This opportunity from the City of Martensville seeks consulting services for an Urban Canopy Assessment and Expansion Plan. - Government Buyer: - City of Martensville, Saskatchewan - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; procurement is for professional consulting services - Requested Services: - Urban Forest Inventory: city-wide tree inventory using GPS-enabled tools - Canopy Assessment: GIS-based analysis of urban tree canopy coverage - Priority Planting Strategy: identification of planting areas, species recommendations, and diversification targets - Urban Forestry Management Plan: development of goals, maintenance strategies, and review of relevant bylaws - Implementation Roadmap: multi-year plan with prioritized actions, timelines, and performance indicators - Community Engagement: creation and execution of a communication and engagement plan - GIS Integration: support for data transfer and integration into the City's GIS platform - Final Reporting: comprehensive documentation of findings, deliverables, and recommendations - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Adherence to current International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) standards - Compliance with Indigenous Participation Specifications - Evidence-based strategies for tree health and biodiversity - Review and recommendations for forestry bylaws and development standards - Quality assurance and quality control procedures for data collection and deliverables - Community engagement with documented feedback and participation targets - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are requested; focus is on technical and professional services.

Description

The City of Martensville is soliciting proposals for an Urban Forest Inventory, Canopy Assessment, and Expansion Plan. The project aims to develop a comprehensive Urban Forestry Management Plan to guide sustainable management, protection, and expansion of the city's urban forest. The scope includes a city-wide tree inventory, urban tree canopy assessment, priority planting strategy, and an implementation roadmap. The plan will provide evidence-based strategies to improve tree health, biodiversity, canopy cover, recreation spaces, and long-term urban forest management and investment.

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