RFP- 2026 Public Tree Inventory & Updates to Preferred Tree List

The City of Issaquah is seeking an experienced urban forestry consultant to assist in the development of the City’s first Public Tree Inventory and updates to the City’s Preferred Tree List. The scope of work includes collecting data and creating an inventory of public trees within the City’s right-of-way and in priority park areas in a GIS format. The consultant will review and provide updates to the City’s Preferred Tree List based on species diversity goals and climate adaptability. The project is expected to be completed within 4-6 months, and the City has allocated a budget of $100,000 for the project. Some key tasks include: • Collecting data on a minimum of 15,000 public trees • Creating a GIS inventory of public trees • Updating the City’s Preferred Tree List • Providing a climate vulnerability analysis for each tree species • Reviewing and editing minimum planting widths and mature canopy cover for all tree species