Urban Forest Management Strategy Service

The District is seeking a consultant to create a district-wide, council-endorsed urban forest management strategy to address trees on public and private lands. This strategy must focus on a twenty-five-year planning horizon and identify measurable actions, strategies, and initiatives to maintain or enhance canopy cover and opportunities for tree planting. The project aims to solve the need for comprehensive canopy management, habitat connectivity, community tree equity, and forest fire resiliency. The scope of work covers an inventory analysis of current 2024 LiDAR data to allow for three-dimensional analysis of street tree height, crown width, volume, and density. The selected consultant must conduct early engagement with Indigenous Peoples and Rightsholders, specifically the Squamish Nation, as well as engagement with Council through a planned workshop. Additionally, the project requires the creation of tree canopy mapping tools integrated into the District's GIS software and the creation of a Heritage Tree Inventory through desktop analysis, staff and community engagement, and field truthing. Eligibility is restricted to onshore organizations based in Canada only. Performance of the work will take place offsite. Bidders must register and pay a fee on the tendering authority's website to obtain the official request for proposals document without a watermark. The District is looking for proposals to determine the budget for this project. Bidders can submit their responses digitally via email or online. All questions regarding this opportunity must be submitted no later than June 16, 2026.