Public Engagement and Community Outreach

The contract seeks to plan and execute two community outreach events focused on gathering public input regarding urban forestry priorities, equity considerations, and tree planting preferences within the jurisdiction of Virginia’s Parks, Recreation and Tourism agency. These events are designed to actively engage residents in shaping the future of local green spaces, ensuring that decisions reflect community needs and promote equitable access to urban tree canopy benefits. The contractor is responsible for designing inclusive, accessible, and well-publicized events that encourage broad participation from diverse neighborhoods and underrepresented groups. This subcontract, classified under NAICS code 541990 for other professional, scientific, and technical services, is open for proposal submissions with a deadline of June 17, 2026. The work is intended to support the agency’s long-term goals for sustainable urban forestry and environmental justice, but no specific location or set-aside eligibility details are provided. Interested parties must review the full solicitation through the provided online portal to understand expectations for event planning, reporting, and community engagement methodologies. There is no point of contact listed, and the place of performance is not specified, implying the events may occur across multiple locations within the jurisdiction.