City of Thorold Urban Forestry Strategy RFP 2026-RFP-COT-10 - City-owned lands
City of ThoroldCity · Thorold, ON- Due
- Oct 9, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 8, 2026
The 30-second brief
The City of Thorold is seeking proposals for a comprehensive assessment of the municipal urban forest and the development of a 25-year Urban Forestry Strategy, recommendations for a Tree Saving Plan, and a supporting by-law for City-owned lands. The assignment includes a review of existing policies, acquisition and analysis of aerial imagery or LiDAR data, a comprehensive tree inventory, natural asset valuation, GIS-based mapping and spatial analysis, public and Indigenous stakeholder engagement, and implementation planning. The completed strategy aims to preserve and expand the urban tree canopy while supporting climate resilience, biodiversity, and asset management. The submission deadline is October 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM.
Comprehensive final Urban Forestry Strategy, GIS-compatible mapping products, Implementation roadmap, Recommendations for a Tree Saving Plan and supporting by-law, Council presentation
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Summary
The City of Thorold is seeking proposals for a comprehensive assessment of the municipal urban forest and the development of a 25-year Urban Forestry Strategy, recommendations for a Tree Saving Plan, and a supporting by-law for City-owned lands.
The assignment includes a review of existing policies, acquisition and analysis of aerial imagery or LiDAR data, a comprehensive tree inventory, natural asset valuation, GIS-based mapping and spatial analysis, public and Indigenous stakeholder engagement, and implementation planning. The completed strategy aims to preserve and expand the urban tree canopy while supporting climate resilience, biodiversity, and asset management. The submission deadline is October 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Comprehensive final Urban Forestry Strategy
- GIS-compatible mapping products
- Implementation roadmap
- Recommendations for a Tree Saving Plan and supporting by-law
- Council presentation
- Submit to
- https://thorold.bidsandtenders.ca/Module/Tenders/en/Tender/Detail/9a42761c-7057-46ac-8361-21c33719a911
- Scope location
- Public
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Thorold?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 9, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: https://thorold.bidsandtenders.ca/Module/Tenders/en/Tender/Detail/9a42761c-7057-46ac-8361-21c33719a911.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Thorold in ON, 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.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Comprehensive final Urban Forestry Strategy, GIS-compatible mapping products, Implementation roadmap, Recommendations for a Tree Saving Plan and supporting by-law, Council presentation. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Public. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.