RFP Community Outreach for CoRe Grant

The City of Syracuse Parks and Recreation Department is seeking proposals to lead the public input process, volunteer recruitment, planting and maintenance of 1,700+ trees as part of the reforestation and restoration of 38 acres of natural areas across 8 city-owned parcels. The awarded proposers will be working closely with the Parks Department and other contractors to implement these projects. The project includes stakeholder engagement, public input, design and education, volunteer recruitment, training and project coordination, and maintenance of restoration sites. • The project requires the proposer to gather public input, develop landscape designs, recruit and train volunteers, and coordinate with other planting entities. • The proposer must also create education and training materials, propose locations for tree storage and irrigation, and create reports for outreach data. • The project has a duration of 4 years, with the possibility of renewal for up to 3 additional years. • The City of Syracuse is committed to promoting diversity, fairness, and inclusiveness, and encourages minority and women-owned business enterprises to participate in the project.