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Arborist Consulting Services

Hamden, ConnecticutConnecticut, USADue Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Client
Hamden, Connecticut
RFP Number
EXTRA-77358
Posted
10/2/2026
Category
Professional, Consulting, Administrative or Management Support Services
Budget
Looking for Proposals
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Description

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The Town of Hamden, Connecticut, seeks a qualified professional to provide on-call arborist consulting services on an as-needed basis. The scope includes consulting with the tree warden on tree pruning, removal, fertilization, routine treatment, planting, and replacement. The consultant will also support strategic planning programs, such as developing a tree inventory, creating a tree management plan, and updating the street tree list to right-tree/right-place standards. Applicants must be ISA Certified Arborists, hold an ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification, and possess American Society of Consulting Arborists certification. Interested US organizations must submit one original, three single-sided hard copies, and one flash drive copy in a sealed envelope marked "RFP DOCUMENTS" to the Finance Office at the Hamden Government Center. Submissions are due on or before October 20, 2026, at 11:00 am, and all questions must be emailed to [email protected] by October 13, 2026, at 12:00 pm.

Key solicitation details

AI-extracted from RFP 2702 On-Call Arborist Consulting Services.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.

The Town of Hamden is seeking proposals from qualified professionals to serve as an On-Call Consulting Town Arborist on an as-needed basis. The selected consultant will support the Tree Warden and Tree Commission with tree management, strategic planning, and routine consultation services. Qualified candidates must hold ISA Certified Arborist, TRAQ, and ASCA certifications.

Issued by
Town of Hamden, Connecticut
Questions due
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 12:00 pm
Proposals due
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 11:00 am
How to submit
Sealed hard copy and electronic copy on flash drive
Submission details
Submit 1 original, 3 hard copies, and 1 Flash Drive in a sealed envelope to the Finance Office, Hamden Government Center, 2750 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518.
Contract term
one year
Place of performance
Hamden, CT
Insurance and bonding
Proof of current liability insurance, workers compensation coverage, and professional liability insurance of $3,000,000 Each Occurrence.

How proposals are evaluated

Qualifications of Arborist
Work history and references
Competitive fees and rates

Scope of work

  • Provide consultation to the Tree Warden on pruning, removal, fertilization, and routine treatment to sustain existing trees.
  • Provide consultation services regarding the planting or replacement of Town trees.
  • Provide assistance and assessments for tree protest hearings.
  • Consult on strategic planning programs including the development of a tree inventory and tree management plan.
  • Update the Town's appropriate street tree list to meet contemporary right tree/right place standards.
  • Review and analyze tree planting plans provided by developers for Zoning Applications or municipal construction projects upon request.

Minimum qualifications

  • ISA Certified Arborist
  • ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ)
  • Certified by the American Society of Consulting Arborists (ASCA)
  • Familiar with the climate and topography of Hamden, CT
  • Familiar with the overhead utility infrastructure standard across Hamden, CT

Documents to include with the bid

  • Cover letter / Letter of transmittal
  • Resumes of key personnel to be assigned to the project
  • Prior work experience description
  • Three to five (3-5) references with names and telephone numbers
  • Fees and hourly rates for items listed in the Scope of Services
  • Proof of current liability insurance policy and workers compensation coverage
  • International Society of Arboriculture or American Society of Consulting Arborists certification number
  • Non-Conflict Affidavit of Respondents
  • Non-Collusive RFP Statement
  • Price Sheet

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