84627P0002-LiDAR Based Street Tree Inventory for New York City

The City of New York’s Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking a qualified vendor to conduct a citywide LiDAR‑based street‑tree inventory and produce a 3‑D digital model of all street trees. The work includes data capture (or use of existing point clouds), AI‑driven processing to extract tree attributes, QA/QC, and delivery of ESRI‑compatible datasets plus a digital‑twin interface. The contract is for one year, with a total estimated value of roughly $743K. The solicitation was released on 22 Sept 2026, the pre‑bid conference is on 7 Oct 2026, and bids are due 20 Oct 2026. A new Community Hiring Contract Rider (Chapter 79) is now a material contract term. • Scope: Ground‑based LiDAR acquisition (≥ 1,000 pts/m²) or use of existing 2025‑2027 point clouds; AI/ML processing to deliver tree height, DBH, volume, health, and 3‑D models. • Deliverables: ESRI feature class, metadata, digital‑twin UI, final report, and compliance with NYC security, ADA, and paid‑sick‑leave riders. • Requirements: Must meet NYC Chapter 79 community‑hiring goals, adhere to OTI security policies, and provide bi‑weekly status meetings.