Lincoln Electric System Procureware #080-26

Vegetation Management Services for Lincoln Electric System

Lincoln Electric System (LES), the municipal electric utility for Lincoln, Nebraska, is seeking qualified contractors for comprehensive vegetation management services. - Government Buyer: Lincoln Electric System (LES), serving Lincoln, Nebraska and surrounding areas - Scope of Work: - Vegetation trimming, removal, clearing, and stump grinding across designated service areas - Services include: brush and shrub clearing, tree trimming, pruning, removal, stump grinding, debris handling, and emergency/storm response - Excludes work within energized powerline minimum approach distances - Requirements: - Contractors must provide all labor, equipment, tools, materials, and supervision - Proof of insurance from a Nebraska-licensed and A.M. Best B+ rated insurer - Performance and payment bonds from a similarly rated surety - Completed Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance Request Form - Minimum of three years' experience in vegetation management - Lincoln City Arborist License required - Ability to respond to emergency events (24/7 availability) - Contract Structure: - Time and equipment contract with estimated annual hours for each service type - Contract term through July 1, 2028, with options for two additional one-year renewals - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

Lincoln Electric System is soliciting proposals from qualified vegetation management contractors to provide comprehensive trimming, removal, clearing, and stump-grinding services across designated service areas. The work includes brush and shrub clearing, tree trimming, pruning, removal, stump grinding, debris handling, and emergency storm response. The contract requires proof of insurance, performance and payment bonds, and completion of Equal Employment Opportunity compliance forms. The contract term extends through July 1, 2028, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods.

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