Oak Ridge Civicplus #115

Oak Ridge Electric Department Solicits Vegetation Management Services for Utility Rights-of-Way and Substations

This opportunity involves vegetation management services for the City of Oak Ridge Electric Department, focusing on utility rights-of-way and substations: - Government Buyer: - City of Oak Ridge, Tennessee (Electric Department) - Electric Operations Manager: Craig Hickey - Scope of Work: - Tree pruning and removal along 13 kV distribution and 69 kV transmission lines (Zones One and Two) - Mowing and ground cutting of rights-of-way for both transmission and distribution circuits - Brush control, removal, and mowing around substations - Herbicide application for vegetation control - Hourly vegetation management services for emergency or as-needed work - All labor, equipment, materials, and ISA Certified Arborists required - Products/Services Requested: - No specific OEMs or part numbers; services include tree pruning, mowing, brush removal, and herbicide application - Hourly services for emergency or special requests - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with safety and environmental regulations - Debris removal and disposal - Work covers two defined zones with detailed circuit and substation areas - Contractor must provide certified arborists - CPI adjustments apply for renewal terms - Locations: - Work performed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, DOE Y-12 and K-25 Facilities, and throughout the City of Oak Ridge - Contracting office at Central Services Complex, 100 Woodbury Lane, Oak Ridge, TN - Contract Term: - Initial term through June 30, 2028, with two automatic two-year renewals possible

Description

The City of Oak Ridge is soliciting bids for vegetation management services under solicitation number 115. The contract involves furnishing all labor, materials, supplies, tools, and equipment necessary to perform vegetation management work as specified in the contract documents. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for May 7, 2026, and bids must be submitted by May 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time. The bid opening will be held at the Central Services Complex Conference Room in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

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