RFP Urban Forester

The City of Silverton, Oregon is soliciting proposals for an Urban Forester through a Request for Proposals (RFP) to provide professional urban forestry advisory services. The procurement seeks a qualified professional certified by the Society of American Foresters or the International Society of Arboriculture with a minimum of five years of urban forest experience. Key deliverables include comprehensive urban forest management tasks such as hazard tree assessments, tree preservation plan reviews, infrastructure plan reviews, urban forest management plan updates, and timber stand management. The evaluation process will award points across four categories: project approach (10 points), qualifications and experience (40 points), staffing plan (25 points), and references (15 points). Critical dates include a proposal submission deadline of October 30, 2025, at 2 PM PST, with an anticipated notice of award on November 6, 2025, and the contract term to be determined upon award. Proposals must detail the contractor's approach to urban forestry services across city-owned properties and spaces.

The RFP does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The selected Urban Forester will be required to obtain a Silverton Business License and maintain professional liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contractor will work closely with the City's Sustainability and Urban Tree Advisory Board. The RFP suggests that compensation and specific contract terms will be negotiated with the top-scoring proposer, though no specific budget range or award value is provided in the document. The successful candidate will be expected to provide comprehensive urban forestry services, demonstrating a robust understanding of urban forest management techniques, local environmental conditions, and municipal infrastructure integration.