Burbank Planet bids #2026-017

Line Clearance Tree Trimming Services for City of Burbank Water and Power

This opportunity is for line clearance tree trimming services for the City of Burbank Water and Power Department (BWP): - Government Buyer: - City of Burbank, Water and Power Department (BWP) - Purchasing Division manages the solicitation - Scope of Work: - Trimming and removal of trees and brush to maintain safe clearance from electrical lines (120 to 69,000 volts) throughout Burbank - Service area covers approximately 17 square miles, divided into 20 zones - Zone 20 requires annual trimming due to high fire risk - All other zones on a 30-month cycle - Emergency response required within 2 hours outside normal hours - Includes debris disposal, traffic control, and obtaining necessary permits - Personnel and Equipment: - Crews must include a California State certified arborist as job foreman - Specialized crews: Street Tree Trimming Crew (2 members), Rear Property Tree Trimming Crew (2 members), and Groundsman (as needed) - Equipment: aerial man lift trucks, chipper box trucks, chippers, power chain saws, and manual hand tools - Compliance and Qualifications: - Contractor must hold a valid California D49 - Tree Service license - Must comply with California prevailing wage laws, safety, and environmental regulations (including NPDES) - Estimated annual expenditure: $1.2 million - No specific OEMs or proprietary equipment required; open to qualified tree service vendors

Description

This solicitation is for line clearance tree trimming services for the City of Burbank Water and Power Department. The work involves trimming and removing trees to maintain proper clearance from electrical lines within the City of Burbank. The contract duration is one year with four option years. Bidders must have a D49 - Tree Service license and comply with prevailing wage requirements. The bid response is due by October 13, 2026, and can be submitted electronically or on paper.

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