2025-2026 Urban Forest Inventory and Analysis (UFIA) Data Collection

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is seeking proposals from firms to perform on-the-ground data collection for the Washington Urban Forest Inventory and Analysis program. This initiative, a partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, is designed to establish an annual long-term inventory of permanent Urban FIA plots to enhance understanding and management of urban forests in Washington State. This project supports the goals outlined in the 2023-2029 Urban and Community Forestry Strategic Plan and is in accordance with state directives. The work involves gathering data from 111 plots distributed across various census-designated areas in Washington State for the 2025 and 2026 field seasons. Mostly located on private properties, this requires contractors to secure permission for access. The contractor's responsibilities include providing all necessary resources, completing data collection on 52 plots in 2025, and any potential additional plots as agreed, while adhering to the guidelines in the 'Forest Inventory and Analysis National Urban FIA Plot Field Guide, Version 9.4'. The contract specifies that all data must be submitted electronically by September 30 each year, ensures timely progress on plot assignment completion, and spans a performance period from May 2, 2025, to October 15, 2026. Data collection sites are spread across numerous counties in Washington, including King, Spokane, and Pierce, to name a few.