RFP 26-176-4342-1 URBAN FORESTRY MASTER PLAN

The City of Chesapeake’s Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department is seeking a qualified consulting firm to develop the municipality’s first Urban Forestry Master Plan (UFMP). The plan will provide a data‑driven, actionable framework for the long‑term management, health, and sustainability of the city’s urban tree canopy, and will involve extensive stakeholder engagement, GIS mapping, tree inventory analysis, and strategic recommendations for future planting, maintenance, and policy. • Conduct a comprehensive inventory and health assessment of the existing urban forest using GIS and field data. • Develop a strategic master plan that includes goals, objectives, implementation timelines, budgeting, and maintenance standards. • Engage city staff, community stakeholders, and relevant agencies to incorporate local priorities and regulatory requirements. • Deliver a final written report, GIS datasets, and presentation materials to support city decision‑making and public communication. • Provide recommendations for additional elements, methodologies, or adjustments that could improve project scope.