What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe government authority in Michigan seeks a vendor to provide tree inventory health assessment and risk evaluation services. The contractor must inventory trees requiring attention, document tree conditions, establish geographic locations, assess potential failure risks, and recommend appropriate maintenance or mitigation actions. The vendor will develop an actionable management plan that supports informed maintenance decisions, risk mitigation, and long-term stewardship of the camp's natural resources. The final assessment will assist in prioritizing emergency tree removals, strategic pruning, additional inspections, and other forestry management activities. Only onshore organizations based in the USA are eligible to bid, and performance of the work will take place offsite. The buyer is currently looking for proposals and has not specified a budget, submission deadline, evaluation criteria, or contract term.
Scope of work
- Conduct pre-assessment planning, kickoff meeting, and written work plan
- Identify and evaluate trees exhibiting disease, pests, defects, or decline
- Establish a georeferenced digital tree inventory with GPS coordinates
- Evaluate potential failure risks considering targets like buildings and trails
- Categorize tree conditions and risks to support prioritization
- Develop actionable recommendations for pruning, removal, monitoring, and inspection
- Provide digital maps, assessment records, and summary reports
- Notify MDE promptly of trees or conditions requiring urgent attention
Minimum qualifications
- Qualified arboricultural, forestry, and tree-risk assessment consulting firm
- On-site Key Personnel at Camp Tuhsmeheta from 9am-3pm
- Key Personnel must respond to State inquiries within 48 hours
- Contractor Program Manager available 8:00am to 5:00pm EST
Documents to include with your response
- Written responses to Statement of Work requirements and questions
- Overall organizational chart detailing staff members and subcontractors
- Subcontractor disclosure table and work percentage information
- Detailed chronological resumes and information for all Key Personnel
- Detailed project plan with timeline, sub-projects, tasks, and resources
- Explanation of security measures, uniforms, ID badges, and background checks
- Explanation of EFT payment ordering and account setup process
