5726 - Tree Line Inspection Services

The City of Redding, California is soliciting bids for tree line inspection services. Here is a summary of the key points: **Bid Details** * Bid Number: 5726 * Closing Date: August 25, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. PT * Pre-Bid Conference: August 11, 2026, at 8:00 A.M. PT * Bid Forms: Available from the City of Redding Purchasing Division **Scope of Work** * The City is seeking a contractor to provide tree line inspection services for Redding Electric Utility (REU) * The contractor will inspect REU's overhead power lines, including 746 miles of 12,000-volt power lines and 72 miles of 115,000-volt transmission lines * The contractor will use geographic information system (GIS) Field Maps based data files to create inspection points and document inspections * The contractor will perform visual inspections of trees using the Tree Risk Assessment Qualifications (TRAQ) method * The contractor will document all inspections on a tablet using appropriate software **Phases of Work** * Phase 1: Annual System Inspection (to be completed by December 31, 2026) * Phase 2: Mid-Year Re-inspection Cycle (to be completed between May 17, 2027, and July 23, 2027) * Emergency/Additional Inspections: The contractor will be required to perform emergency inspections on a Time and Equipment (T&E) basis as needed **Requirements** * The contractor must supply all labor, transportation, equipment, and mobilization to complete the work * The contractor must have at least two Certified Arborists/Foresters on staff * The contractor must follow REU's tree policy guidelines and California Public Utilities Commission General Order 95 (G.O. 95) tree clearance requirements **Payment** * The contractor will be paid based on a fixed price for the work completed * Emergency inspections will be billed on a Time and Equipment (T&E) basis **Contact Information** * City of Redding Purchasing Division: Jennifer Antunes, Buyer, [email protected] * Primary Point of Contact: Kyle Oilar, Electric Line Supervisor-Vegetation Management, [email protected] or (530) 224-4356.