About this opportunity
AI summaryThe City of Plainfield is issuing a Request for Qualifications to obtain Board Certified Master Arborist and Certified Tree Expert services for a contract term running from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027. The selected vendor must perform professional forestry consulting, complete a hazardous street tree assessment and inventory for trees within the public right-of-way, update or amend the city's Comprehensive Forestry Management Plan, respond to individual city tree health calls, and attend required meetings. Applicants must be USA organizations with at least seven years of experience as a Board-Certified Master Arborist. Submitters MUST possess and submit copies of a valid International Society of Arboriculture Board Certified Master Arborist certification and a New Jersey Forest Certified Tree Expert certification. Proposals are due by Friday, November 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM, addressed to Cynthia Blake, Qualified Purchasing Agent, at the Purchasing Division in Plainfield, NJ. Submissions must include a cost analysis, completed submission checklist forms, and a New Jersey Business Registration Certificate.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- City of Plainfield
Scope of work
- Prepare street tree hazardous assessment and inventory within public right-of-way
- Update or amend the City's Comprehensive Forestry Management Plan
- Respond to calls to determine the health of individual city trees
- Attend Shade Tree Commission meetings upon request
- Attend regular, special, and emergency meetings of the City if required
- Interact with applicable City personnel and governmental agencies as required
Minimum qualifications
- Minimum of seven years of experience as a Board-Certified Master Arborist and Tree Expert serving municipalities or government agencies
- Valid Board Certified Master Arborist certification from the International Society of Arboriculture
- Valid Certified Tree Expert certification from the State of New Jersey Forest
- Statement confirming submitter and assigned individuals are not disbarred or suspended by any government agency
Documents to include with your response
- Technical Qualifications Statement
- Cost Analysis (retainer, hourly rates, reimbursable expenses)
- Owner/Stockholder Disclosure Certification
- C.271 Political Contributions Disclosure Form
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Bid Proposal Form, Initialed
- Affirmative Action Language, Signed
- Mandatory Equal Employment Opportunity Language Exhibit A
- New Jersey Business Registration Certificate
- Certification of Non-Involvement in Prohibited Activities in Russia or Belarus
Key dates
- Submission Deadline
- Friday, November 20, 2026 11:00 AM
- Contract Start
- January 1, 2027
- Contract End
- December 31, 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Hard copy to Purchasing Division
- Instructions
- Address proposals to Purchasing Division, City Hall, 515 Watchung Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060, Attn: Cynthia Blake, Qualified Purchasing Agent.
Contract details
- Term
- January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027
- Place of performance
- Plainfield, New Jersey
- Insurance and bonding
- Sufficient insurance to protect against all claims under Workmen's Compensation
