RFP 2026 Forestry Management Plan

Location:	Michigan
Posted:	Jan 8, 2026
Due:	Feb 18, 2026
Agency:	City of Port Huron
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	B - Special Studies and Analyses - Not R&D F - Natural Resources and Conservation Services
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CITY OF PORT HURON

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

2026 FORESTRY MANAGEMENT PLAN

PURPOSE

The City of Port Huron (City) is requesting proposals for professional services related to

development of a Forestry Management Plan.

BACKGROUND

This City of Port Huron, a “Tree City USA” since 1997, has experienced declines in its tree

canopy coverage. Like many cities, Port Huron’s tree canopy declined due to Dutch Elm

Disease, Emerald Ash Borer, Sewer Separation Projects, and Urban Renewal. The City is

committed to equitably increasing the City’s tree canopy coverage from its current 24.9% to

40%, in line with Port Huron’s Resolution #20-054 which states that “social inequities are a

public health crisis.”

We seek professional services to accurately catalogue the current state of our tree canopy

through a tree inventory and develop a forestry management plan that meets the City’s goals

of both properly maintaining and expanding the City’s tree canopy coverage. In addition, we

believe that to successfully reach 40% canopy coverage, community engagement and outreach

are essential. Hence, we welcome the inclusion of strategies, case studies, or examples of

successful community engagement as part of the forestry management plan.

SCOPE OF WORK

The Consultant shall perform the following services for the City related to this project:

1. Attend and administer meetings related to the project including the following:

a. Kickoff Meeting

b. Preliminary Plan Review Meeting (60% Complete)

c. Final Plan Review Meeting (80-90% Complete)

d. Interim Progress Meetings (2)

e. City Council Meeting

2. Prepare and submit preliminary forestry management plan (60% complete) to the City and

meet with the City to discuss progress and comments.

3. Implement comments from preliminary plan review.

4. Prepare and submit final review forestry management plan (80-90% complete) to the City

and meet with the City to discuss progress and comments.

5. Implement comments from final plan review.

6. Prepare final deliverables including forestry management plan to the City.

7. Prepare and present presentation for City Council meeting.

8. Address comments generated from the City Council meeting and resubmit management

plan to the City.

9. Attend and administer two public input meetings and compile results.

10. Identify community education strategies.

11. Perform tree study/survey/inventory including risk assessment within public property

including: right-of-way, parks, cemeteries. Identify how the data will be managed (training

with management system shall be provided as part of the scope of work). Risk assessment

shall include the following:

a. Location

b. Date of inventory

c. Tree size, estimated age and species

d. Inspection of tree health (decay, disease, dieback)

e. Structure (cracks, weak attachments, leaning)

f. Site conditions (soil, nearby buildings, hardscape)

12. Prepare canopy survey (public and private)

13. Master Plan should include the following at a minimum:

a. Goals

b. Identification of related grants and requirements to apply for grants.

c. Identify suitable planting locations with recommended tree species.

d. Equitable distribution of trees

e. Prepare a checklist that should be considered prior to each planting. Checklist

should consider the following

i. Soil type

ii. Sun exposure

iii. Utilities (MISS Dig)

iv. Sight distance for motorists

v. Hardscape

vi. Aesthetics

f. Plan shall be focused on trees in the ground.

g. Implementation plan which shall include timeline and budget.

h. Tree maintenance plan which shall include cost, staffing and supplemental

contracting needs.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION

The following will be taken into consideration. Method of approach and cost will be weighted

heavily in the selection decision:

• Method of Approach

• Cost

• Qualifications of the firm and individuals responsible for the work

• Understanding of the problem

• Accessibility of the staff

PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please provide, at a minimum, the following information in your proposal:

1. A detailed written description of the proposed methods to complete the scope of work

described in this request for proposal.

2. A list of persons proposed for the various tasks and phases of the work and resumes

describing their education and past experience and responsibilities on similar projects.

3. List of subconsultants, if any.

4. Information on your company and its experience.

5. Tables showing:

A. The proposed number of worker-hours for each person to be employed on the

project (Attachment 2 is included to show format). If desired, the respondent may

provide supplementary material showing a detailed breakdown of each task.

B. An itemization and price for anticipated staff resources as well as various non-labor

expenses such as travel, postage, telephone calls, materials, printing, etc. This shall

be provided on a Task basis (Attachment 3 is included to show format).

6. A list of any suggested alternatives or exceptions to this request for proposal concerning

the scope of work or requested bidding information.

7. A description of the level and extent of your company’s management involvement

anticipated to support and review the services proposed.

OTHER INFORMATION

1. Addenda to the RFP: In the event it is necessary to reserve any part of the RFP, addenda will

be provided to all persons / firms which received the RFP from the City. Acknowledgement

of addenda should appear within the proposal. All questions from prospective consultants

shall be due one week prior to proposal submission date.

2. Incurring Costs: The City of Port Huron is not liable for any costs incurred prior to issuance

of a contract.

3. Acceptance of Proposal: The contents of the proposal of the successful firm may become an

obligation if a contract results. The proposal will be incorporated by references into any

resulting contract to the extent accepted by the City.

4. Freedom of Information Act: Respondents to the RFP and contents therein may be eligible

for review under the Freedom of Information Act.

5. Contract Compliance: The selected firm shall comply with all relevant requirements of the

City of Port Huron’s equal opportunity employment or other regulations and ordinances.

FURTHER INFORMATION

For further information please contact Brent Moore, 810-984-9730, or by email at

mooreb@porthuron.org. The address for written communications is 100 McMorran Boulevard,

Port Huron, Michigan 48060.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL

February 18, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Submit sealed proposal to the City Clerk, 1st Floor, 100 McMorran

Boulevard, Port Huron, Michigan 48060. Please provide your proposal in the following format:

A. An original (so marked) proposal and eight copies in a sealed envelope marked:

PROPOSAL

FOR

CITY OF PORT HURON

FOR

FORESTRY MANAGEMENT PLAN

FEBRUARY 18, 2026

C. Proposers should send the completed proposal package in a combined sealed envelope

marked “2026 Forestry Management Plan” three to the following address:

City Clerk

City of Port Huron, 1st Floor

100 McMorran Blvd.

Port Huron, Michigan 48060

Complete, sealed and marked proposals may be hand delivered to the City Clerk’s Office, 1st

Floor, 100 McMorran Boulevard, Port Huron, Michigan 48060 by the deadline stated above.

CITY OF PORT HURON

FORESTRY MANAGEMENT PLAN

ATTACHMENTS

Milestone Schedule..................................................................................................... Attachment 1

Summary of Staff-Hour Distribution ........................................................................... Attachment 2

Summary of Costs ....................................................................................................... Attachment 3

City Recreation Facilities Location Map...................................................................... Attachment 4

Resolution #20-054 ..................................................................................................... Attachment 5

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