Canopy Cover and Ecosystem Services Analysis

The contract titled Canopy Cover and Ecosystem Services Analysis seeks to leverage remote sensing technologies to assess tree canopy coverage across designated areas under the jurisdiction of Parks Rec and Tourism in Virginia. The work will involve mapping tree density and distribution using satellite or aerial imagery and translating those findings into quantifiable ecosystem benefits including the amount of carbon sequestered annually, the volume of stormwater mitigated through interception and infiltration, and improvements in air quality due to pollutant removal and particulate filtration. The project requires detailed spatial analysis and modeling to generate reliable estimates of environmental services attributable to urban and suburban forested areas. This subcontract, classified under NAICS code 541620 for environmental consulting services, is open for response until June 17, 2026, and is intended for entities with expertise in geospatial analysis, remote sensing, and ecological valuation. Performance will occur within Virginia, though specific locations are not detailed. The contract does not indicate a set-aside designation or solicitation number and is posted through the City of Chesapeake’s procurement portal, reflecting an effort to support local environmental planning and sustainability goals through objective, data-driven assessments of urban forest infrastructure.