UCFF Meeting - The Comprehensive RFP Toolkit for Urban and Community Forestry

Name: UCFF Meeting - The Comprehensive RFP Toolkit for Urban and Community Forestry
Start: 2025-10-23T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-10-23T12:00:00-05:00
Location: 255 E Wilson Ave, Lombard, IL 60148-3926, United States

Schedule

Thu Oct 23 2025 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

255 E Wilson Ave, Lombard, IL 60148-3926, United States | Lombard, IL

🌳 Upcoming Urban Forestry and Community Forum Meeting in Lombard! 🌳
📍 Location: Village of Lombard – Lombard, IL
📅 Date: Thursday, October 23rd
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🎤 Speaker: Thomas Brannen, The Morton Arboretum’s CRTI
📄Topic: The Comprehensive RFP Toolkit for Urban and Community Forestry
🌱 CEUs: 2 ISA CEUs
👉 RSVP here: https://illinoisarborist.org/northwest-ucff-meeting-10-23-25/
This presentation will provide municipal employees and forestry professionals with practical templates and best practices for procuring tree services across various forestry needs, from tree inventories to specialized work like invasive species removal. We'll explore key components of effective RFPs, RFBs, and RFQs while discussing common pitfalls and strategies for attracting qualified contractors. Whether you're new to forestry procurement or looking to strengthen your process, this session offers accessible tools for all levels of urban forestry, with plenty of time for questions and discussion.