City of Council Bluffs - Tree Inventory - PURCH - 2026 - 53
City of Council BluffsCity · Council Bluffs, IA- Due
- Oct 5, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 21, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Mallory Davis
- (712) 890-5271
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The City of Council Bluffs, Iowa is requesting bids for a comprehensive tree inventory service covering City parks, street right-of-ways, and City-owned property within Council Bluffs, IA. The project includes data collection, attribution, GPS mapping with sub-meter accuracy, safety controls, and software-ready formatting compatible with internal ESRI apps and City GIS. All field data collectors must be supervised by an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist. The contract will be awarded on a price-per-tree unit basis, with $50,000 in USDA / IRA Urban Forestry Development Grant funding currently available. Pricing must remain valid for one year from contract execution to allow for supplemental task orders if additional funding is secured. The submission deadline is October 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT.
Data collection, Attribution, GPS mapping, Safety controls, And software-ready formatting for tree inventory
Price per tree
SUMMARY
The City of Council Bluffs, Iowa is requesting bids for a comprehensive tree inventory service covering City parks, street right-of-ways, and City-owned property within Council Bluffs, IA. The project includes data collection, attribution, GPS mapping with sub-meter accuracy, safety controls, and software-ready formatting compatible with internal ESRI apps and City GIS. All field data collectors must be supervised by an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist.
The contract will be awarded on a price-per-tree unit basis, with $50,000 in USDA / IRA Urban Forestry Development Grant funding currently available. Pricing must remain valid for one year from contract execution to allow for supplemental task orders if additional funding is secured. The submission deadline is October 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price per tree
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Data collection
- Attribution
- GPS mapping
- Safety controls
- Software-ready formatting for tree inventory
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Bid Bond/Cashier's Check, Proof of Active ISA Certified Arborist Certification
- Submit to
- Purchasing, 209 Pearl St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
- Scope location
- Council Bluffs, IA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Council Bluffs?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 5, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Purchasing, 209 Pearl St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503. For questions, contact Mallory Davis.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Council Bluffs in IA, 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 Bid 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 Mallory Davis at (712) 890-5271. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Data collection, Attribution, GPS mapping, Safety controls, And software-ready formatting for tree inventory. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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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: "Price per tree" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Council Bluffs?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Council Bluffs are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Council Bluffs 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 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
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: Bid Bond/Cashier's Check, Proof of Active ISA Certified Arborist Certification. Review the full document from City of Council Bluffs for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Council Bluffs, IA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.