Description
The University of Washington is seeking a qualified firm to provide on-call Master Arborist Services, including tree risk assessments, pruning and removals, 24/7 emergency response, plant health care, inventories, and consultation on heritage and landmark trees. The selected firm must employ ISA-certified arborists, hold required Washington State licenses, and demonstrate capacity to support UW's sustainability and safety goals. The contract will be for an initial term of two years, with the option to extend for up to three additional two-year terms. The firm must provide written reports, pruning and removal logs, emergency response documentation, and updated tree inventory datasets. The University is seeking a firm with experience providing arborist services for higher-education, municipal, or institutional clients, and with the ability to provide 24/7 emergency response. Some key services include:
• Tree risk assessments using ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) standards
• Pruning and removal operations, including stump grinding
• 24/7 emergency response for storm-damaged or fallen trees
• Plant health care, including diagnosis and treatment of pests and diseases
• Tree inventories and mapping
• Sustainability and training, including recommendations for sustainable practices and staff training on tree identification and maintenance