Pole Inspection Services

The City of Denton is seeking a contractor to provide pole inspection services for its municipally owned electric utility, Denton Municipal Electric (DME). The contractor will be responsible for inspecting and treating DME's power poles to determine their serviceability and provide cost-effective solutions. The scope of work includes visual inspections, sounding and boring, partial excavation, and treatment of poles with decay or damage. The contractor must have at least 10 years of experience in pole inspection and treatment and must provide a detailed plan for accomplishing the work, including staffing, equipment, and quality control measures. Some key points about the job and scope of work include: • The contractor will inspect approximately 32,000 poles in DME's 100 square mile service territory. • The inspection and treatment process will be divided into 5 areas, with one area inspected per year. • The contractor must have experience with pole inspection and treatment, including sounding and boring, partial excavation, and treatment with preservatives. • The contractor must provide a detailed plan for accomplishing the work, including staffing, equipment, and quality control measures. • The contractor must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in the in-service pole inspection and treatment business. • The contractor must have documented programs and/or policies conforming to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA), and all Federal and State pesticide regulations.