East Stroudsburg Area School District Professional Forestry Consulting Services RFP 2026
East Stroudsburg Area SDSchool · East Stroudsburg, PA- Due
- Sep 25, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 25, 2026
- Primary contact
- Maggie Vitale
The 30-second brief
The East Stroudsburg Area School District is seeking proposals from qualified forestry consultants to evaluate approximately 600 acres of district-owned forest land. The scope of services includes conducting a field inventory, assessing forest health (specifically regarding spongy moth infestation, invasive species, and storm damage), identifying management objectives, and recommending silvicultural methods. The selected consultant will prepare a comprehensive Forest Management Report, estimate timber quantity and fair market stumpage value, and assist with procurement documents for potential future timber harvests. Proposals must include firm qualifications, relevant public-sector experience, and a fee proposal. Submissions are due by September 25, 2026, with five hard copies and one electronic PDF required.
Field inventory, Forest health assessment, Management objectives, Timber quantity and value estimates, Harvest maps, Silvicultural recommendations, Reforestation plan, Environmental permit identification, Forest Management Report, Procurement assistance
Qualifications and Experience (35), Technical Approach (25), Relevant Public-Sector Experience (15), Cost Proposal (15), References/Interview (10)
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Summary
The East Stroudsburg Area School District is seeking proposals from qualified forestry consultants to evaluate approximately 600 acres of district-owned forest land.
The scope of services includes conducting a field inventory, assessing forest health (specifically regarding spongy moth infestation, invasive species, and storm damage), identifying management objectives, and recommending silvicultural methods. The selected consultant will prepare a comprehensive Forest Management Report, estimate timber quantity and fair market stumpage value, and assist with procurement documents for potential future timber harvests. Proposals must include firm qualifications, relevant public-sector experience, and a fee proposal. Submissions are due by September 25, 2026, with five hard copies and one electronic PDF required.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
10- Field inventory
- Forest health assessment
- Management objectives
- Timber quantity and value estimates
- Harvest maps
- Silvicultural recommendations
- Reforestation plan
- Environmental permit identification
- Forest Management Report
- Procurement assistance
- Submit to
- 50 Vine Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
- Scope location
- East Stroudsburg, PA
- Reported agency
- East Stroudsburg Area School District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from East Stroudsburg Area SD?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 25, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: 50 Vine Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301. For questions, contact Maggie Vitale.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including East Stroudsburg Area SD in PA, 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 Maggie Vitale. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Field inventory, Forest health assessment, Management objectives, Timber quantity and value estimates, Harvest maps, Silvicultural recommendations, Reforestation plan, Environmental permit identification, Forest Management Report, Procurement assistance. 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: "Qualifications and Experience (35), Technical Approach (25), Relevant Public-Sector Experience (15), Cost Proposal (15), References/Interview (10)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from East Stroudsburg Area SD?
All active and historical solicitations from East Stroudsburg Area SD are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, East Stroudsburg Area SD regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
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. Review the full document from East Stroudsburg Area SD for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: East Stroudsburg, PA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
