Coalinga Civicplus #118

City of Coalinga Urban Forest Management Plan and Citywide Tree Inventory Consulting Opportunity

The City of Coalinga, California, is seeking a qualified consulting firm to deliver comprehensive urban forestry services as part of a federally and state-funded initiative. - Government Buyer: - City of Coalinga, City Engineer (Tri City Engineering) - Scope of Work: - Citywide inventory and assessment of approximately 4,000 park and street trees - Preparation and implementation of a 40-50 year Urban Forest Management Plan - Software management solution for urban forestry, including subscription and training - Preparation and planting of 20 trees (15 Chinese Pistache, 5 Live Oak) with site preparation, irrigation, and starter materials - Project and construction management, including contractor oversight, surveys, environmental studies, and record keeping - Tree maintenance consultation during the grant period, with the City responsible for maintenance for 3 years post-grant - Products/Services Requested: - 15 Chinese Pistache trees (15-gallon size) - 5 Live Oak trees (15-gallon size) - Urban forestry management software solution - Professional consulting services for inventory, planning, and maintenance - Notable Requirements: - Experience in urban forestry and citywide tree inventories - Ability to deliver software management and ecosystem benefit tracking - Compliance with federal and state requirements (Inflation Reduction Act, CAL FIRE) - All deliverables to remain in the public domain upon contract completion - Funding and Contract Value: - Funded by the Inflation Reduction Act and CAL FIRE Urban and Community Forestry Program - Contract not to exceed $302,000

Description

The City of Coalinga is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified professional consulting firms to provide comprehensive urban forestry services. The scope includes conducting a citywide tree inventory, preparing an Urban Forest Management Plan, and services related to the planting of 20 trees throughout the city. The contract amount shall not exceed $302,000. The solicitation is open with a submission deadline of September 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

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