Arborist Consulting Services

The City of Tacoma is seeking a qualified arborist consulting firm to provide tree risk assessments, appraisal, construction‑related consulting, emergency response, and expert testimony under a three‑year on‑call contract (with two optional one‑year renewals) not to exceed $350,000. Services must be performed by ISA‑certified arborists with TRAQ qualifications, and the firm must adhere to Washington prevailing‑wage rules and provide standard insurance coverage. The contract is awarded to a single vendor and work will be assigned via task authorizations on an as‑needed basis. • Required services: basic, limited‑visual, and advanced tree risk assessments; design & construction consulting; tree appraisal and expert testimony. • Delivery: 1‑2‑page assessment reports, high‑resolution photos, ISA‑TRAQ forms; emergency assessments within 1 business day. • Contract terms: 3‑year base term, optional two 1‑year extensions, $350k ceiling, no minimum workload, prevailing‑wage compliance, insurance per Appendix C.