Salem Civicplus #2027-003

Salem, VA Solicits Tree Trimming and Right-of-Way Clearance for Electric Power Lines

The City of Salem, Virginia is seeking bids for electric power line right-of-way tree trimming and clearance services for its Electric Department. - Government Buyer: - City of Salem, Purchasing Department (Electric Department) - Contact: Benjamin Denton - Services Requested: - Tree trimming and vegetation management along approximately 159 line-miles of 69kV and 12kV electric circuits - Right-of-way clearance, routine clearance cutting, hazardous tree removal, and emergency storm response - Herbicide application as part of vegetation management - Equipment and Labor Requirements: - Contractor must provide all labor, tools, equipment (including bucket trucks, industrial chippers, and chain saws), materials, and supplies - At least two certified Line Clearance Specialists/Arborists per crew - Compliance with ANSI A300 and Z133 standards, and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269 for line-clearance tree trimming - Notable Requirements: - Strict insurance, safety, and reporting requirements - Bids to be submitted on an hourly billing-rate basis for labor and equipment - City may award to one or multiple bidders - Bidders must be authorized to transact business in Virginia - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

The City of Salem is soliciting bids for electric power line right-of-way tree trimming and clearance services. The scope includes tree trimming, vegetation management, right-of-way clearance for the City's electric transmission and distribution system, routine clearance cutting, hazardous tree removal, and emergency storm response. Bids are to be submitted by September 3, 2026, and the contract period is from October 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with options to renew. The work requires compliance with safety standards and includes equipment and personnel requirements.

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