Burbank Planet bids #PA 2351

Burbank Water and Power seeks line clearance tree trimming services citywide

The City of Burbank Water and Power Department is seeking bids for line clearance tree trimming services to ensure safe clearance from electrical lines throughout the city. - Government Buyer: - City of Burbank Water and Power Department - Scope of Work: - Trimming, removal, and disposal of trees and brush to maintain clearance from electrical lines (120 to 69,000 volts) - Service area covers approximately 17 square miles divided into 20 zones - Zone 20 requires annual trimming due to high fire risk - All labor, materials, equipment, and services must be provided, including: - Crews with aerial man lift trucks, chippers, power chain saws, and manual hand tools - Job Foreman with pick-up truck - Street Tree Trimming Crew (2 members) - Rear Property Tree Trimming Crew (2 members) - Groundsman (as needed) - Personnel Requirements: - Contractor must hold a Class D49 Tree Service license - Must provide certified and trained personnel, including a California State certified arborist as job foreman - Emergency response required within 2 hours outside normal hours - Compliance and Notable Requirements: - Adherence to California prevailing wage laws - Compliance with NPDES stormwater regulations, traffic control, and environmental safety standards - Proper debris disposal and permit acquisition - All staff must be properly identified - Contract Details: - Estimated annual expenditure: $1.2 million - Contract duration: 1 year with up to 4 option years (annual renewal possible) - Entire service area trimmed on a 30-month cycle - No specific OEMs are mentioned; opportunity is open to qualified tree service vendors.

Description

The City of Burbank is inviting sealed bids for Price Agreement No. 2351 to provide line clearance tree trimming services for the City of Burbank Water and Power Department. The contract includes trimming and removing trees to maintain proper clearance from electrical lines, following specified safety and operational standards. The contract duration is 1 year with 4 option years. Bidders must comply with licensing requirements and submit bids electronically and in paper format by October 1, 2026.

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