Burbank Planet bids #PA 2315

City of Burbank Water and Power Department Line Clearance Tree Trimming Services Solicitation

The City of Burbank Water and Power Department is seeking qualified contractors for line clearance tree trimming services to maintain safe distances between trees and electrical lines throughout the city. - Government Buyer: - City of Burbank Water and Power Department (Purchasing Division) - Scope of Services: - Trimming and removal of trees and brush near electrical lines (120 to 69,000 volts) across approximately 17 square miles, divided into 20 zones - Annual trimming required in high fire risk Zone 20; all zones trimmed on a 30-month cycle - Emergency response required within 2 hours outside normal hours - Contractors must provide crews, including foremen (California State certified arborists), tree trimmers, groundsmen, aerial man lift trucks, chipper box trucks, chippers, power chain saws, and related tools - Compliance with California prevailing wage laws, contractor licensing (Class D49), environmental regulations, stormwater management, and California MUTCD traffic control - Proper debris disposal, recycling, and transformation of tree waste - All personnel must be properly trained and identified; vehicles must be clearly marked - Notable Vendors Expressing Interest: - Big Green Tree Service - Davey Tree Surgery Company - Greenfield Management - Legacy Tree Care and Landscape Inc. - Marina Landscape Inc. - Utility Tree Service, LLC - West Coast Arborists, Inc. - Estimated Annual Expenditure: - $1.2 million - Contract Structure: - One-year initial term with up to four annual option years, subject to performance and city approval - Unique Requirements: - Certified line clearance tree trimmers and California State certified arborist foremen - Emergency response capability - Strict compliance with safety, environmental, and traffic regulations

Description

This solicitation is for providing Line Clearance Tree Trimming Services to the City of Burbank Water and Power Department. The work includes trimming and removing trees near electrical lines within the City limits, following specific trimming techniques and safety regulations. The contractor must comply with prevailing wage requirements, obtain necessary permits, and ensure proper debris disposal and traffic control. The contract duration is 1 year with 4 option years, and bids must be submitted electronically and in paper format by October 1, 2026.

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