Description
The City of Cleveland is soliciting bids for comprehensive tree‑trimming services to maintain clearances along public‑utility right‑of‑ways for its Cleveland Public Power division. The contract may be awarded as a single requirement contract covering all line‑clearance work or as separate contracts for individual line items, and will run for up to two years. Bidders must provide labor crews, specialized bucket‑truck equipment, and material handling capabilities, and must meet strict safety, environmental, and equal‑opportunity requirements.
• Scope includes routine line‑clearance, new‑service vegetation removal, and overtime emergency response for utility outages.
• Required crew: 3‑man lift crew (foreman, journeyman, apprentice) with certified arborist supervision; equipment must include 75‑ft and 78‑ft bucket trucks, chipper trucks, and related tools.
• Compliance obligations: 5 % bid‑bond (or cash/certified check), performance bond for contracts > $100 k, general liability & workers’ compensation insurance, OEO and Fair‑Employment certifications, and monthly reporting via B2Gnow/LCPtracker.