Description
The City of Columbus' Department of Building and Zoning Services is seeking a certified arborist to inspect assigned trees on private property and provide written reports containing information regarding the condition of the assigned trees. The contract amount will be up to $20,000.00 and run from approximately May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027. The contractor will be required to perform inspections and provide reports within 15 calendar days of receipt of notice, and will be reimbursed for their services based on a flat rate per tree, with an hourly rate for time spent at the Environmental Court or the Property Maintenance Appeals Board. The contractor must be an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist, have a valid City of Columbus contract compliance number, and comply with all Workers' Compensation laws of the State of Ohio.
Key points to consider:
• The contractor will be responsible for inspecting trees on private property and providing written reports.
• The contract amount will be up to $20,000.00.
• The contract will run from approximately May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027.
• The contractor must be an ISA Certified Arborist and have a valid City of Columbus contract compliance number.
• The contractor will be reimbursed for their services based on a flat rate per tree, with an hourly rate for time spent at the Environmental Court or the Property Maintenance Appeals Board.