Vegetation Management ROW clearing

Yampa Valley Electric Association (YVEA) is seeking a vegetation management contractor for a powerline right-of-way (ROW) clearing project in Pitkin County, Colorado, specifically targeting a single-phase line approximately 10 miles long with a 30-foot wide corridor. The procurement is funded through the U.S. Department of Energy's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, focusing on grid reliability, wildfire risk reduction, and energy transmission improvements. Contractors will be responsible for comprehensive vegetation clearing, invasive species control, fire risk mitigation, and erosion control along the specified powerline route. A virtual pre-bid meeting is scheduled for February 26, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. (MT), with proposal submissions due by March 27, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. (MT). Evaluation criteria will include contractor experience, regulatory compliance, cost-effectiveness, safety record, and environmental considerations. The contract term is anticipated to span from March/April 2025 through July/August 2025.

The procurement appears to have specific federal funding requirements, including compliance with Davis-Bacon Act wage standards and the use of LCP Tracker Pro for weekly certified payroll records. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, general liability, automobile liability, professional liability, and crime insurance, with the State of Colorado named as an additional insured. Bidders are required to submit bid, performance, and payment bonds. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, contractors must demonstrate robust qualifications and adherence to federal infrastructure investment guidelines. The project requires extensive documentation, electronic submission of materials, and compliance with Colorado electrical construction statutes. Though a specific budget range is not provided, the procurement is part of a federal infrastructure investment initiative, suggesting significant potential project value.