REBID RFP Partial Tree Inventory

Snohomish County, Washington is requesting proposals for a partial tree inventory to support development of an Urban Forest Management Plan in urban unincorporated areas, with focus on the Southwest Urban Growth Area, proposals due July 28, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Local Time. This is a rebid under RFP-26-0773LY-S.

The scope requires assessment of a minimum of 10% of total tree canopy on Snohomish County urban unincorporated public land. Core deliverables include GPS location, tree common and botanical names, diameter at breast height, ISA standard health condition assessment, tree height, and GIS shapefiles.

The total budget is $20,000, fully funded by the Washington Department of Commerce Salmon Recovery through a Local Planning Grant under the Climate Commitment Act. The contract term is effective upon execution for one year with an option to extend for up to one additional one-year term, with project completion anticipated by June 1, 2027.

Evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: experience and qualifications (30%), methodology/plan/timeline (30%), cost proposal (25%), references and similar projects (10%), and adherence to proposal requirements (5%). The County will negotiate with the highest ranked proposer, with option to negotiate with subsequent proposers if agreement cannot be reached.

Subcontracting requires prior written approval from Commerce, and all subcontractors must comply with grant terms. Written questions are due July 16, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Local Time. The anticipated timeline includes highest ranked list by July 30, demonstrations July 31, negotiations August 7, and contract execution August 17, 2026. Proposals must be submitted electronically to purchasing@snoco.org or in sealed hard copy to Snohomish County Purchasing Division, 6th Floor, 3000 Rockefeller Avenue, Everett, WA 98201.