February 21, 2025

Summary
The Hudson Square Business Improvement District (HSBID) invites proposals from qualified consultants to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the health and growth of 530 trees planted or retrofitted as part of the Hudson Square Standard (HSS) tree program. Completed between 2013 and 2022, this tree planting and retrofitting initiative, with its distinctive, award-winning design, represents a critical investment in the neighborhood’s urban forest, enhancing environmental resilience and community well-being. This next phase of the HSS program seeks to establish best practices in tree stewardship and evaluation, ensuring the long-term sustainability, vitality, and ecological contributions of the urban forest to the Hudson Square community.
RFP Schedule
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- February 24 RFP issued
- March 7 Deadline for questions
- March 21 Proposals due
- Week of March 31 Tentative dates for finalist interviews
- Mid-April Consultant selected
The projected starting date of services is April 2025.
Submission Process
The deadline for questions is March 7th, 2025, via RFP@HudsonSquareBID.org with the subject line “Tree Health Assessment Questions”
The application is due March 21, 2025, via RFP@HudsonSquareBID.org with the subject line “Tree Health Assessment RFP”
For more information on how to apply and the background of the project, see below.
HSBID Tree Health Assessment RFP
Q&A