2026-2028 Pole Testing

The City of Port Angeles, Washington is requesting bids for multi-year wood power pole inspection, testing, and treating under CON-2026-03, with bids due September 30, 2026. This is a prevailing-wage contract under RCW 39.12 and 49.28, with wage rates determined by Clallam County classification.

The scope spans three annual cycles (2026, 2027, 2028) targeting different zones within city limits and other specified locations as directed by the project manager. Work includes visual inspections, sounding, boring, excavation, and treatment of wood poles aged six years or older, with evaluation both above and below groundline. Each annual performance period consists of 40 working days, for a total of 120 working days across the three-year contract. Work hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, aligned with City Light Operations schedules.

Contractor personnel performing inspections must hold a Washington State licensed applicator credential with a minimum of one year's experience in in-service wood pole inspection and treatment; supervision requires a licensed applicator with at least two years of field experience. The contractor must furnish all transportation, supervision, labor, tools, materials, and equipment. All work must comply with EPA, OSHA, DOT, and WISHA regulations, along with Washington State pesticide requirements.

The contract is structured as a unit-price award with payment not to exceed $60,000 per year. The contract term extends through December 31, 2028, with each annual term requiring a separate Notice to Proceed. For this contract exceeding $35,000, payment and performance bonds or a 5% retainage option apply. The contractor must maintain comprehensive documentation including safety manuals, pesticide training certifications, and environmental compliance policies, with monthly invoicing based on actual work performed and documented through a cloud-based Virtual Project Manager system. The project manager is Vic Smith, 360-417-4706.