FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 9, 2025
Contact
Angela Herrera Perez, Senior Public Information Specialist
press@opportunity.lacounty.go
LA County DEO Opens Request for Proposals for Community Forestry Management Plan: Parks Tree Planting Project Services
Proposal Due January 21, 2026, by 12:00 PM PT
Los Angeles, CA – The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced the official release of a new Request for Proposals (RFP) to provide park tree planting project services as part of the County’s implementation of the Community Forestry Management Plan (CFMP).
The RFP seeks qualified vendors to plant 500 trees across nine County parks, install irrigation systems, and deliver ongoing tree care with horticultural expertise. This effort supports LA County’s broader sustainability and equity goals by bringing green infrastructure to parks in communities most impacted by climate and environmental inequities. The initiative is supported by federal funding from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service.
Key Details:
- Proposals Due: January 21, 2026, by 12:00 PM PT
- Written Questions Due: December 22, 2025, by 12:00 PM PT
- Anticipated Subaward Term: April 1, 2026 – September 30, 2026, with two optional one-year extensions through September 30, 2028
- Available Funding: Up to $2,204,000
- Eligibility: Proposers must meet the minimum mandatory requirements outlined in Section 4.0 of the RFP
The CFMP is a collaborative effort between DEO, the Department of Public Works, the Chief Sustainability Office, the Department of Public Health, and the Department of Parks and Recreation. Qualified organizations can download the RFP by visiting bit.ly/ParksTreeGrantRFP.
For further questions, contact DEO-PRO@opportunity.lacounty.gov.
###
About DEO: About DEO: The LA County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) has a vision for a more equitable economy with thriving communities, inclusive and sustainable growth, and opportunity and mobility for all. The department, with its America’s Job Centers of California, Office of Small Business, and hundreds of programs and partners, creates quality jobs, helps small businesses and high-road employers start and grow, and builds vibrant communities and spaces. Stay connected with DEO! Follow @EconOppLA on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, subscribe to our newsletter, or visit opportunity.lacounty.gov to learn about DEO services.