Floodplain Reforestation Program

The City of Austin is seeking a contractor to provide reforestation services for floodplain and Critical Water Quality Zone areas on publicly managed land. The contractor will be responsible for procuring and planting native woody saplings and seeds, implementing a native woody seed collection program, and developing seed storage capabilities. The contractor will also be required to provide community outreach and marketing services to promote the reforestation program and engage with the community. The contract will be for an initial term of 12 months, with the option to extend for up to four additional 12-month periods. Some key points of this opportunity include: • The contractor must have at least five years of relevant experience in restoration, reforestation, and planting work. • The contractor must have a certified arborist on staff and documented procedures for assessing planting stock quality. • The contractor will be required to submit a draft work plan and annual report, and provide progress updates throughout the contract term. • The contractor will be responsible for implementing a community engagement and marketing program to promote the reforestation program. • The contractor will be required to identify and engage with a target audience representative of Austin demographics.