Urban Forestry MSA On-Call Services

The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Department (PRCR) in Wake County, North Carolina is seeking to establish a Master Services Agreement (MSA) for on-call urban forestry services. Through this Request for Proposals (RFP) process, the PRCR aims to identify multiple vendors to contract with for tree maintenance, arborist services, and replanting within the City of Raleigh and Wake County. The RFP outlines various project categories such as tree planting, pruning, removal, inventory, diagnosis and treatment, and other general arborist services. Qualified vendors can submit proposals for the specific project categories that best suit their capabilities. Proposals are due by August 30, 2024 at 5:00 PM EST, and the City anticipates making a selection announcement on October 1, 2024. The successful vendors will be awarded an initial 5-year contract, with the option to extend for up to 180 additional days.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It is open to qualified vendors, with no mention of incumbent providers. The City encourages participation from Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) and requires the completion of an MWBE Participation Form with each proposal. The City will evaluate proposals based on criteria such as corporate background and experience, financial stability, understanding and approach, team experience, and proposed cost. While the RFP does not specify an award value or budget range, the contract will be funded through the City's own budgetary sources.