RFP: Citywide Tree Inventory, Urban Forestry Management Plan, and Tree Planting Implementation

The City of Belleville, Illinois, is seeking proposals from qualified firms to complete a comprehensive citywide tree inventory, develop an Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP), and implement tree planting in disadvantaged census tracts. The selected contractor will conduct a thorough assessment of the completed tree inventory, develop a UFMP that addresses short-term and long-term goals, and provide strategies for increasing tree canopy coverage in disadvantaged areas. The contractor will also engage with community stakeholders and provide training to city staff on the use and maintenance of the UFMP. Key aspects of the project include: • Conducting a comprehensive citywide tree inventory of approximately 26,000 public trees • Developing an Urban Forest Management Plan that addresses short-term and long-term goals • Implementing tree planting in disadvantaged census tracts • Providing community engagement and outreach strategies • Developing a plan for staff training and capacity building • Providing a lump sum price for the work, not to exceed $140,000 combined with tree inventory cost.