Tree Trimming

The Board of Public Utilities of the City of Jamestown, New York is requesting sealed bids for tree trimming and clearing services, with bids due November 9, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. at the BPU office at 92 Steele Street. Work includes tree removal, pruning, trimming, and stump removal near high-voltage electric lines throughout the service area.

All personnel performing line-clearing work must be OSHA certified under ANSI Z133 standards and certified by ACRT, TCIA, or other approved agencies for work around energized conductors. Line-clearing certified foremen must have a minimum of 10 years' experience; line-clearing certified climbers, a minimum of 5 years' experience. All work is subject to New York State prevailing wage requirements for Chautauqua County.

The contract term runs January 1 through December 31, 2027, with work anticipated to begin January 2, 2027. Regular work is performed Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, operating 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during winter months and 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. during summer months, excluding BPU-observed holidays. The contract includes provisions for emergency work on a 24/7 basis with a two-hour response requirement. A standard two-person crew is anticipated.

Bidders must submit separate hourly rate sheets for line-clearing certified foremen, line-clearing certified climbers, ground personnel, and equipment (pickup trucks, aerial trucks with 60-foot working height, chippers, loader/clam trucks, dump trucks, stump grinders, and winch trucks), with pricing differentiated for overtime, Sundays, holidays, and call-outs.

A proposal bond or certified check equal to at least 10 percent of the bid amount and a performance bond equal to 100 percent of the contract price upon award are required. The contractor must maintain comprehensive liability insurance with minimum limits of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, plus $5 million umbrella coverage. Monthly invoices will be paid with 10 percent retention pending final project completion.