Opportunity
Burbank Planet bids #PA 2346
Intrusive Wood Pole Inspection Services for City of Burbank Water and Power
Posted
June 30, 2026
Respond By
July 23, 2026
Identifier
PA 2346
NAICS
237130
The City of Burbank Water and Power Department is seeking a contractor to provide intrusive wood pole inspection services for its Electrical Distribution Division. - Buyer: City of Burbank Water and Power Department, Electrical Distribution Division - Scope: Intrusive inspection of approximately 1,300 wood utility poles annually - Includes visual, sound, and bore testing - Insertion of boron rods and plugging of bored holes - Tagging poles based on decay levels - Weekly electronic reporting of inspection results - Immediate (within 24 hours) reporting of hazardous poles - Products/Materials: Contractor must supply boron rods and hole replugs as part of the service - Notable requirements: - Contractors must have at least 5 years of relevant experience and proper licensing - Compliance with California prevailing wage laws is mandatory - Strict adherence to the City's general conditions; no vendor terms or deviations allowed - Bidder's bond required - Estimated contract value: $75,000 per year - Contract term: One year, with up to four annual renewal options - Potential vendors include: Alamon Inc., ALISTO, INC, Artin LLP, Burns & McDonnell Western Enterprises, Inc., Davey Tree Surgery Company, GSA Contract Services, LLC, Henkels & McCoy West, LLC, Intec Services Inc., LAE Associates, Inc., Larios Consulting Services, Marina Landscape Inc., Osmose Utilities Services, Inc., Parkia Inc., Pro Energy Services Group LLC, Socal Pacific Construction DBA National Coatings & Linings Co., and Zicali.
Description
This solicitation is for providing intrusive wood pole inspection services to the City of Burbank Water and Power Department. The contractor will furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to perform inspections at various locations within the city. The contract includes a price per pole basis covering labor, equipment, tools, overhead, profit, and insurance costs. Approximately 1,300 pole inspections are expected annually. The contract duration is one year with options to renew.