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Wood Utility Pole Visual Inspection

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Response Deadline10/27/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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General Info

Agency

Bristol Virginia Utilities Authority

NAICS

541330 - Engineering Services

Place of Performance

BRISTOL VA UTILITY SERVICE AREA, VA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 20261006.

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RFQ 20261006 WOOD UTILITY POLE INSPECTION

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PostedOct 6

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Response DeadlineOct 27

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10/27/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTCin 21 days

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AgencyBristol Virginia Utilities Authority

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Organization / AgencyBristol Virginia Utilities Authority

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Performs ground-to-top visual inspections for prime contractors on EVU Authority utility projects in Virginia. Identifies structural defects including woodpecker holes, split or decayed pole tops, broken insulators, rotten cross arms, and slack guy wires using high-powered binoculars or specialized inspection tools. Requires Virginia business authorization and $1M/$2M CGL insurance. Delivers a completed inspection report and log for 5,800 poles.

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