HomeMy WebLinkAbout7 Line Clearance Tree Trimming and Pole Clearing Agenda Item # 7
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Public Utlky District
ACTION
To: Board of Directors
From: Jim Wilson
Date: February 01, 2012
Subject: Consideration of a Contract for Line Clearance Tree Trimming and
Pole Clearing
1. WHY THIS MATTER IS BEFORE THE BOARD
Board approval is required for expenditures in excess of$15,000.
2. HISTORY
There are approximately 135 miles of overhead electric distribution facilities in the
District's service territory, typically located along street and road rights-of-way;
however some are located in backyard easements.
It is critically important for the District to perform annual vegetation management
operations. The goals of the vegetation management program include: ensuring the
safety of the general public and District linemen, reducing fire risks due to tree contact
or electrical sparks igniting brush, preventing customer outages, and maintaining
aesthetics.
3. NEW INFORMATION
The bid period for tree trimming and pole clearing began on December 22, 2011 and
ended on January 18, 2012. The District received three bids by the deadline.
The lowest bid was determined by comparison of unit prices for the various tree
trimming services as submitted on the Bid Schedules. The bids received included a
base year unit price and two option years. Asplundh Tree Expert Co. submitted the
lowest bid and was fully compliant with our contract requirements. The bid results are
as shown in the following table:
Bidder [$11
nit Price Responsive
As lundh Tree Expert Co. $50-32 Yes
Wri Wright Tree Service Inc 51.79 Yes
Loggers Unlimited Inc. 2.00 Yes