RFP- 2026 Public Tree Inventory & Updates to Preferred Tree List

The City of Issaquah is seeking a qualified urban forestry consultant to develop its first Public Tree Inventory and update its Preferred Tree List through a request for proposals issued on July 30, 2026, with responses due by August 21, 2026. The consultant will be responsible for collecting comprehensive data on a minimum of 15,000 public trees located within the city’s right-of-way and priority park areas, documenting attributes such as species, diameter, condition, and location in a GIS-compatible format, specifically as a file geodatabase or downloadable feature service. This inventory will be integrated into the city’s existing asset management system, Cartegraph, to support long-term tree management and planning. Based on the collected data, the consultant will also review and revise the Preferred Tree List to enhance species diversity and improve climate adaptability, aligning with the city’s sustainability and resilience goals. Work must be performed to the standard of care expected of professionals in the field, with all deliverables, data, and records becoming the exclusive property of the City of Issaquah upon completion. The contract requires the consultant to maintain commercial general liability insurance with an A.M. Best rating of A: VII or higher, including endorsements naming the City as an additional insured, with certificates submitted before contract execution. The consultant must certify that neither they nor any of their principals are debarred or suspended from public contracting and must notify the City within 30 days if such status changes during the term of the agreement. All records related to the project must be retained for six years following contract completion and made available for audit or inspection by the City at any time during normal business hours. The City retains full authority to inspect, audit, and reject non-conforming work, requiring the consultant to correct any deficiencies at no additional cost. No specific contract value is disclosed, as pricing details remain placeholders in the draft agreement, and no formal evaluation factors or key personnel requirements are specified. Performance will occur within Issaquah, Washington, and all submissions must comply with Washington State laws including the Public Records Act. The City will oversee the work through designated representatives but has not assigned specific contracting officer or technical representative contacts. Proposal submission guidelines are general, with no page limits or mandated formats, and invoicing will be submitted monthly via a format acceptable to the City, paid by City warrant.