Burbank Planet bids #2026-015

Intrusive Wood Pole Inspection Services for City of Burbank Water and Power Department

The City of Burbank Water and Power Department is seeking a contractor to provide Intrusive Wood Pole Inspection Services for its Electrical Distribution Division. - Scope includes intrusive inspections of approximately 1,300 wood utility poles annually across various city locations - Inspections involve visual, sound, and bore testing, insertion of boron rods, plugging holes, and tagging poles based on decay levels - Contractor must supply boron rods and hole replugs as part of the service - Contractor requirements: - Minimum 5 years of relevant experience - Proper licensing and compliance with California prevailing wage laws - Electronic weekly reporting and quality control inspections - Contract structure: - Price-per-pole agreement - One-year initial term with up to four annual renewals, subject to city approval - Estimated annual contract value is $75,000 - No specific OEMs or named vendors are referenced in the solicitation - Notable requirements include strict adherence to bid submission instructions and disqualification for deviations from city conditions

Description

The City of Burbank Water and Power Department is soliciting bids for intrusive wood pole inspection services. The contract involves furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and services for inspecting wood poles at various locations within the city. The work includes providing boron rods and hole replugs, with an estimated total of 1,300 pole inspections annually. The contract duration is one year with options to renew, and the estimated value is $75,000 per year.

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