Tree Trimming - 2024

The City of Port Angeles, Washington, is soliciting sealed bids for a public works contract titled "Tree Trimming - 2024" (Project Number CON-2024-14) with a project budget of $125,000. The scope of work entails trimming and removing trees to ensure clearance of overhead power lines at multiple locations within the city, primarily focusing on Zones 1 and 2. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, equipment, tools, materials, and permits, and must comply with specified work hours (7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday), traffic control standards per WSDOT specifications, and safety regulations. Completion of all work is required by October 31, 2024, with daily progress reports and real-time mapping updates to be submitted to the project manager. Bidders must submit a complete sealed bid packet including a Bid Form, Bid Signature Sheet, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Bid Bond, and certifications related to wage payment and construction experience, with a submission deadline of 2:00 PM on March 28, 2024. The contract mandates compliance with prevailing wage laws, nondiscrimination policies, and training verification requirements for public works contractors and includes bonding requirements for projects exceeding $35,000. Payment will be on a firm fixed-price basis not exceeding $125,000, processed electronically via the City’s Virtual Project Manager system upon submission of certified payment applications. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the project site, with the City retaining final authority over acceptance and deficiency remediation. The contract incorporates standard provisions for warranty, indemnification, insurance, and subcontractor compliance but does not utilize standardized federal FAR clauses, reflecting a local public works framework tailored to the City of Port Angeles’ requirements.