Consulting Services for Urban Forest Study for City of London

The Corporation of the City of London is soliciting proposals for consulting services to conduct an Urban Forest Study, a project funded by a grant from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. The study aims to analyze the composition, structure, and distribution of the urban forest using advanced technologies such as LiDAR, GIS data, and AI to determine the feasibility of achieving a 34% canopy cover by 2065. The contract is a lump sum agreement with an anticipated start date in the week of November 23, 2026, and a strict completion deadline for all deliverables by July 18, 2028. Key outputs include a technical backgrounder report and an Urban Forest Strategy Update Recommendations report, both of which must be delivered in digital format and comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Proponents must undergo a multi-stage evaluation process, beginning with mandatory pass/fail requirements, followed by a technical and experience scoring phase weighted at 80%, and a pricing phase weighted at 20%. To qualify, the core project team must include at least one Registered Professional Forester eligible to practice in Ontario and one Physical Geographer. Mandatory documentation includes a valid WSIB Clearance Certificate, proof of specific insurance coverages—including Commercial General Liability of at least $5,000,000, Automobile Liability of $2,000,000, and Professional Liability of $2,000,000—and a comprehensive safety plan for field work. All proposals must be submitted via the designated Bids & Tenders portal by the deadline of October 9, 2026, at 2:00 pm.