Trees Are Cool

The City of Mesa issued a competitive solicitation titled “Trees Are Cool” to provide educational and outreach services that promote tree‑stewardship in the desert Southwest, contingent on a federal U.S. Forest Service grant. After receiving proposals, the City evaluated submissions and selected Arizona Sustainability Alliance as the awardee, with a contract value of approximately $673,000. The award process included two addenda that extended the proposal deadline to March 12 2024 and revised minimum‑wage language in the special terms for U.S. Forestry. The contract is a single‑award, firm‑fixed‑price agreement, but specific performance dates and renewal terms were not disclosed. • Scope: Tree‑stewardship education, curriculum development, community outreach, and related environmental services. • Funding: Dependent on the receipt of a U.S. Forest Service grant; the awarded amount is $673,000. • Timeline: Proposal deadline March 12 2024; intent‑to‑award April 10 2024; award notice May 6 2024.