City and County of Denver - On-Call Forest Health Services - RFP 202684964 (2026)
City of DenverCity · Denver, CO- Due
- Aug 10, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jul 10, 2026
- Contract term
- 4 years
- Primary contact
- Jennifer Simmons
The 30-second brief
The City and County of Denver Department of Parks and Recreation requests proposals for on-call forest health services throughout the City of Denver and Denver Mountain Parks. Services include forest harvesting, logging operations, thinning, removal of live and dead vegetation, slash treatment, chipping, piling, mastication, hazard tree identification, and pest and disease management. The contract has a maximum compensation amount of $3,000,000 over a four-year term, with work issued via Work Orders. Proposals are due by August 10, 2026, at 12:00 PM MT, submitted electronically via BidNet. A virtual pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for July 27, 2026. Proposers must comply with prevailing wage requirements, maintain insurance, and provide required forms including a Contract Certification Form, W-9, and Certificate of Good Standing.
Qualifications, Experience, Capacity and Approach, Billing Rates
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Summary
The City and County of Denver Department of Parks and Recreation requests proposals for on-call forest health services throughout the City of Denver and Denver Mountain Parks.
Services include forest harvesting, logging operations, thinning, removal of live and dead vegetation, slash treatment, chipping, piling, mastication, hazard tree identification, and pest and disease management. The contract has a maximum compensation amount of $3,000,000 over a four-year term, with work issued via Work Orders. Proposals are due by August 10, 2026, at 12:00 PM MT, submitted electronically via BidNet. A virtual pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for July 27, 2026. Proposers must comply with prevailing wage requirements, maintain insurance, and provide required forms including a Contract Certification Form, W-9, and Certificate of Good Standing.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Qualifications
- Experience
- Capacity and Approach
- Billing Rates
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 Key Personnel, Attachment 2 Summary of Comparable Projects, Attachment 3 Schedule of Billing Rates, Attachment 4 Contract Certification Form, W9, Certificate of Good Standing from the Colorado Secretary of State's Office, Signed Addendum Acknowledgement Form
- Submit to
- https://www.rockymountainbidsystem.com
- Scope location
- Denver, CO
- Reported agency
- City and County of Denver
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Denver?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is August 10, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. For questions, contact Jennifer Simmons.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Denver in CO, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Jennifer Simmons. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Qualifications, Experience, Capacity and Approach, Billing Rates" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Denver?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Denver are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Denver regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 4 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Attachment 1 Key Personnel, Attachment 2 Summary of Comparable Projects, Attachment 3 Schedule of Billing Rates, Attachment 4 Contract Certification Form, W9, Certificate of Good Standing from the Col. Review the full document from City of Denver for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Denver, CO. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.