Description
The City of Atlanta seeks a qualified consulting firm to develop a 15‑year Urban Forest Master Plan (UFMP) that will guide protection, management, expansion, and equitable access to the city’s tree canopy through 2042. The consultant will conduct data collection and condition assessments, review policies, evaluate staffing and resources, and create actionable recommendations, funding strategies, implementation timelines, and performance metrics. A major component is extensive community and stakeholder engagement (public meetings, surveys, focus groups, NPU presentations, stakeholder interviews, and a neighborhood ambassador program). Deliverables include a comprehensive plan with goals, benchmarks, funding mechanisms, and an implementation framework covering low‑, medium‑, and high‑cost scenarios.
• Scope: Urban forest condition assessment, policy review, staffing analysis, funding strategy, community engagement, implementation framework.
• Duration: Project start Spring 2027, completion by 30 April 2029 (≈2 years).
• Budget: Not disclosed; typical municipal consulting contracts for similar scope range $0.5‑$2 M.
• Process: Two‑phase multi‑step competitive sealed bidding – Phase I pre‑qualification, Phase II IFB pricing.
• Mandatory requirements: Minimum 10 years experience, at least three comparable urban forest master plans (post‑Jan 2016), qualified staff (certified arborists, GIS, planners), proven on‑time delivery, insurance and financial attestations.
• Evaluation: Technical qualifications (Phase I) then price responsiveness (Phase II).
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Contact
Tequila Blakely(Buyer)