Certified Consulting Arborist

The City of Yakima has entered into a Professional Services Agreement with ABC Consulting Arborist, LLC to provide certified consulting arborist services. The contract is for a period of one year, with the option to renew for up to two additional years. The contractor will provide services including tree health and risk assessment, peer review of other arborists' reports, and written summaries. The contract has a maximum value of $10,000 per year, with a total contract value not to exceed $30,000 over two years. • The contractor must have at least 5 years of experience providing similar services. • The contractor must have a two-year degree in horticulture, botany, forestry, or a related field. • The contractor must have an International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist (ISA) certification and an ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist (RCA) certification. • The contractor must have working knowledge of municipal policies, operations, procedures, ordinances, and functions. • The contractor must have effective communication skills, both written and oral. • The contractor must be able to respond to requests for service within 24 hours and prepare routine reports and correspondence within 72 hours.