Electric Utility Pole Inspection

Solicitation 26-203 is an Invitation for Bid issued by the City of Naperville for the inspection, evaluation, preservative treatment, and tagging of existing wood distribution and transmission poles within the owner's service area. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, tools, equipment, and materials to perform visual inspections, sounding, and boring to determine pole serviceability. Key performance standards define a serviceable pole as having a minimum average sound shell thickness of 3 inches, while priority or danger poles are those with less than 1 inch of sound shell or less than 50 percent of original strength. Deliverables include the application of EPA-registered preservatives and moisture shield barriers, the placement of specific aluminum identification tags based on pole condition, and the submission of digital photos and data in Excel and PDF formats. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder based on criteria including capacity, skill, past performance, and financial stability. Bidders must submit responses electronically by October 22, 2026, and provide a bid deposit equal to 10 percent of the total bid. Compliance with the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act is mandatory, and the contractor must provide Material Safety Data Sheets two weeks prior to the start of work. Required documentation for submission includes an Affidavit of Compliance, a bid worksheet, a certificate of insurance, and a performance bond. Payment is processed via ACH through the City of Naperville Civic Access portal.