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RFS- City Forester 2023 - Responses Due 11-15-22

BID #: 154

ISSUED: 9/26/2022

DUE: 11/15/2022

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The City of Summit is seeking proposals for a City Forester to provide services from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The City Forester will be required to perform duties such as inspecting and assessing trees, writing and enforcing tree specifications, writing and applying for tree-related grants, reviewing landscaping plans, and more. Proposals, including a resume and rates, were due by November 15, 2022, at 4:00 pm and should have been submitted to the DCS Director in the Department of Community Services.

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Bid Title:
RFS- City Forester 2023 - Responses Due 11-15-22
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City of Summit
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Publication Date/Time:
9/26/2022 3:00 PM
Closing Date/Time:
11/15/2022 4:00 PM
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RFS - City Forester 2023 - Responses due 11-15-22
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--- Document: RFS - City Forester 2023 - Responses due 11-15-22 ---
City of Summit 
Request for 2023 Services for City Forester 
 
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that proposals will be received by the City of Summit for the position of City 
Forester. Proposals should be submitted to the DCS Director, in the Department of Community Services at 512 
Springfield Avenue, Summit, New Jersey 07901 by 4:00 pm, Tuesday, November 15, 2022 via email 
(summitdcs@cityofsummit.org). Proposals must include a resume of the person who would serve as the City 
Forester and the rates identified in Section 5 below.  
 
Term of contract: January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 
 
SERVICE REQUIREMENTS:  
 
1. Qualifications:  
• B.S. Degree in Forestry or related field, NJ Certified Tree Expert  
 
2. Hours:  
• Thursdays from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm 
• Monthly Shade Tree Advisory Committee Meetings  
• Council Meetings (as requested)  
 
3. Required Duties Include:  
• Inspecting and assessing trees pursuant to accepted arboricultural standards.  
• Writing and enforcing tree planting, removal and pruning specifications.  
• Writing and applying for tree-related grants.  
• Writing of Community Forestry Management Plans.  
• Coordination with the Division of Public Works – Recreation, Parks and Shade Tree Unit.  
• Enforcement of Tree Protection Ordinance and other tree-related ordinances.  
• Reviewing of landscaping plans for Planning and Zoning Boards.  
• Prioritizing service requests.  
• Recommending tree related equipment purchases and preparation of bid specifications.  
• Selecting and tagging trees and nursery stock.  
• Participation in Arbor Day and Tree City, U.S.A observances. 
• Overseeing issuance and enforcement of tree removal permits.  
• Tree-related projects as needed.  
 
4. Required Insurance Coverage: Please See Attached Insurance Requirements  
 
5. Compensation Proposal:  
• Hourly rate for in-house services  
• Hourly rate for board reviews  
 
The City may or may not award a contract as a result of this Request for Services. If awarded, successful vendor 
will be required to comply with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.1 et seq. (Pay-to-Play); N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and 
N.J.A.C. 17:27 (Affirmative Action); 42 USC S12101 et seq. (Americans w/ Disabilities Act); N.J.S.A. 52:32-
44 (Business Registration), and any subsequent amendments thereto; and the City’s insurance requirements.