PWC - Lake Stevens Circuit 12-124; Transmission and Distribution Line Clearance

This RFP seeks a qualified contractor to perform comprehensive vegetation management—pruning, cutting, treating, clearing, disposing of trees and brush, and reseeding—along approximately 28.4 pole‑miles of Snohomish County PUD’s transmission and distribution lines near Lake Stevens. The work includes strict safety compliance, equipment provision (aerial lifts, chipper trucks, herbicide application), coordination with tribal and environmental regulations, and detailed reporting and documentation. Bidders must be pre‑qualified for Category D‑1 “Right‑of‑Way Clearing and Maintenance, Tree and Brush Work.” The contract value is estimated at roughly $500 k, with payment based on percent‑completed milestones. • Scope: 28.4 pole‑miles of line clearance, tree pruning, brush removal, reseeding, and herbicide treatment. • Location: Lake Stevens Substation area, Snohomish County, WA (approx. 20th Ave corridor). • Requirements: Pre‑qualified contractors, qualified line‑clearance personnel, aerial lift and mechanized equipment, safety certifications (WAC, OSHA). • Schedule: Bids open Oct 29 2026, pre‑bid conference Nov 5 2026 (optional), bid deadline Nov 12 2026. • Deliverables: Daily reports, slash disposal off‑site, site preservation, compliance with tribal employment rights, and final acceptance inspections. • Payment: Lump‑sum plus separate danger‑tree rates; invoicing on percent‑completed basis.