Vegetation Management of the Electric System

This contract awards a four‑month vegetation‑management services package for the City of Dothan’s electric distribution system. The scope includes staffing a foreman and climber/operator, and providing a suite of specialized equipment (aerial lifts, loaders, brush‑cutting machines, skid‑steer mulcher, chainsaws, and stump‑treatment chemicals) to keep the utility right‑of‑way clear of vegetation. The work must commence within 30 days of a purchase order, and the award value is approximately $951 k. • Core services: 40 hrs/week crew plus full equipment roster for vegetation clearance. • Equipment list: 67‑ft & 55‑ft aerial lifts, 40‑yd loader, Jarraff/Skytrim brush‑cutter, skid‑steer with drum mulcher, chainsaws, and stump‑treatment product. • Financials: Asplundh’s total bid $950,927.60 versus a competing bid of $1,078,590.50; award recommended to Asplundh Tree Experts.