RFP – Urban Forester

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CITY OF CROSSVILLE TENNESSEE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS URBAN FORESTER City of Crossville ATTN: City Clerk / RFP – Urban Forester 392 North Main Street Crossville, TN 38555 931-484-5113 The City of Crossville Reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Release Date: May 1st, 2026 Submittal Deadline: May 19th, 2026, 2:00 P.M. CST CITY OF CROSSVILLE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS URBAN FORESTER INTRODUCTION The City of Crossville (City) seeks proposals to for Urban Forester Services. The qualified urban forester (Proposer) will perform a variety of services to preserve, protect, and enhance the City’s diverse urban tree infrastructure. A primary component of the services will be providing consulting expertise for municipal projects aimed at maintaining the health of the local ecosystem. In addition, the urban forester may assist in the review of development applications and collaborate with City staff and community groups on programs and tree planting projects that promote a sustainable tree infrastructure. THE CITY The City of Crossville, Tennessee, is centrally located on the Cumberland Plateau between Knoxville and Nashville. Known as the "Golf Capital of Tennessee," Crossville is a growing community that balances its natural scenic beauty with a developing economic base. CONTRACT TERM The contract term will be for 2-years. Contract can be terminated upon 15 days written notice of either party. CONTRACT PAYMENT Pay will be based upon available grant funding. The City was awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00, which is to be used to fund this position and the scope of work over the course of 2-years. The grant specifies that $139,000 can be used for professional services with $11,000 allocated for supplies necessary to complete the work. A detailed and verifiable invoice is required at the time payments are requested. A schedule for invoicing will be illustrated in the final contract for services. COMPLIANCE & STANDARDS The urban forester shall be aware of, and shall comply with: • City of Crossville ordinances governing trees and maintenance services. • ANSI A300 Tree Management Standards. • ISA Best Management Practices. • ANSI Z133 Tree Care Safety Standards. 1 CITY OF CROSSVILLE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS URBAN FORESTER Key Dates and Information RFP Release Date: May 1st, 2026 Title: RFP – Urban Forester Proposals Due: May 19th, 2026, 2:00 P.M.