Pend Oreille County Public Utility District 1 Procureware #26-201

Pend Oreille County PUD Solicits Aerial Vegetation Management for 85 Miles of Transmission Lines

Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County, Washington, is seeking qualified contractors for an aerial vegetation management project covering approximately 85 miles of transmission lines in Pend Oreille County. - Government Buyer: - Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County (PUD), Washington - Scope of Work: - Aerial saw line clearing and vegetation management along 85 miles of transmission lines - Trimming branches back to the wood line and clearing horizontal growth to maintain right-of-way (ROW) clearance - Securing permissions for landing zones and identifying areas needing third-party traffic control - Providing daily pre- and post-job briefings, aerial saw orientation, hazard validation and mitigation, and daily productivity reports - Compliance with safety plans, FAA regulations, and Washington State prevailing wage rates - All labor, equipment, materials, tools, and safety gear to be provided by the contractor - Bid and Contract Requirements: - Submission of a completed proposal form, project schedule, and bid guarantee (minimum 5% of bid amount) - Performance and payment bonds required - Payment based on submitted pricing with retainage; changes allowed via written change orders - Dispute resolution by arbitration in Pend Oreille County - Notable Requirements: - Contractors must comply with all applicable safety, wage, and environmental regulations - Women’s, minority, and small business enterprises are encouraged to apply - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or named vendors are mentioned; the solicitation is open to all qualified contractors - Evaluation: - Award based on pricing, experience, and implementation methodology

Description

Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County is soliciting bids for a contractor to perform aerial vegetation management along approximately 85 miles of transmission lines in Pend Oreille County, Washington. The work involves trimming branches with an aerial saw back to the wood line to mitigate vegetation growth towards transmission assets and maintain right-of-way clearance. The contractor must provide daily briefings, productivity reports, secure permissions for landing zones, and comply with safety and prevailing wage requirements. Bids are due by April 15, 2026, with evaluation based on pricing, experience, and implementation methodology.

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