Electric Department Right‑of‑Way Tree Clearing

The City of Nicholasville’s Electric Department is seeking a qualified tree‑trimming contractor to perform right‑of‑way vegetation management for its electric distribution lines. The contractor must provide all labor, supervision, equipment, traffic control, debris removal, and incidentals required to clear trees and maintain safe clearances along utility corridors and roadways within the city limits. The work is scheduled as a two‑year contract with the possibility of two one‑year extensions, and the contractor must adhere to federal, state, and local safety regulations, maintain required insurance coverage, and obtain city occupational licenses. The bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope by the specified deadline, and all questions must be submitted no later than five days before the bid opening. • Scope includes distribution line clearing, tree removal, debris disposal, and traffic control on utility right‑of‑ways. • Contractor must supply a designated on‑site supervisor, limit crews to three simultaneous work crews, and ensure all crew members wear contractor‑identified uniforms. • Minimum qualifications: at least three years of tree‑trimming experience, three recent references, and documented insurance and licensing.