RFP 26-176-4342-1 urban forestry master plan

The City of Chesapeake's Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department is seeking qualified firms to develop and produce the City's first Urban Forestry Master Plan (UFMP) through Request for Proposal (RFP) 26-176-4342-1. The primary objective is to create a data-driven, actionable plan that will guide the long-term management, health, and sustainability of the City's urban tree canopy. The selected firm will be responsible for collaborating with City staff and stakeholders throughout the planning process, with proposers encouraged to recommend additional elements, methodologies, or adjustments that could improve or clarify the project scope. Key deliverables include a comprehensive master plan document that addresses urban forestry management and tree canopy sustainability. The proposal submission deadline is June 17, 2026, with the opportunity posted on May 11, 2026. Additional information and submission details are available through the OpenGov procurement portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofchesapeakeva/projects/247226.

The procurement opportunity documents do not specify set-aside designations, restrictions on organization types, disadvantaged enterprise programs, incumbent vendors, current contractors, existing infrastructure requirements, or award values and budget ranges. Interested firms should consult the detailed RFP documents available on the OpenGov portal for complete evaluation criteria, specific qualification requirements, submission instructions, and any additional terms and conditions that may apply to this procurement opportunity.