City of Thorold Bidsandtenders #2026-RFP-COT-10

City of Thorold seeks Urban Forestry Strategy consulting services

The City of Thorold is seeking consulting services to develop a comprehensive 25-year Urban Forestry Strategy for City-owned lands. - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Scope of work includes: - Reviewing existing municipal policies and background studies - Acquiring and analyzing aerial imagery or LiDAR data (if authorized) - Developing a tree inventory and performing natural asset valuation - Conducting GIS-based mapping and spatial analysis - Engaging with the public, stakeholders, and Indigenous groups - Creating an implementation plan for urban forestry management - Deliverables: - A comprehensive Urban Forestry Strategy - GIS-compatible mapping products - Implementation roadmap - Recommendations for a Tree Saving Plan and supporting by-law - Presentation to City Council - The project aims to support climate resilience, biodiversity, sustainable growth, and future municipal policy development - No hardware or software products are specifically requested; focus is on professional consulting and technical analysis services

Description

The City of Thorold is seeking a comprehensive assessment of its urban forest to develop a 25-year Urban Forestry Strategy. The project includes recommendations for a Tree Saving Plan and a supporting by-law for City-owned lands. The work involves reviewing existing policies, acquiring and analyzing aerial imagery or LiDAR data, developing a tree inventory, natural asset valuation, GIS mapping, public and stakeholder engagement, and implementation planning. The final deliverables include a comprehensive strategy, GIS-compatible mapping products, an implementation roadmap, recommendations for a Tree Saving Plan and by-law, and a Council presentation.

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