OVERVIEW
It is the intent of the City of Jacksonville Beach d/b/a Beaches Energy Services (the City) to establish an annual contract with a qualified contractor to provide tree trimming and vegetation management services for the City.
The City reserves the right to waive any informality in any proposal, and to reject any or all bids. The City also reserves the right not to enter into any contract as a result of this invitation for bid.
Transmission line, distribution line and right-of-way clearance and/or maintenance is performed to facilitate the installation of new facilities or improvements to existing facilities, to trim or remove those limbs, trees, brush or grass which have become a menace to public safety or service, to maintain minimum clearance on electrical facilities, and to maintain transmission rights-of- way. Beaches Energy Services trimming practices adhere to the ANSI Zl33 and A300 specifications for pruning standards.
Contractor shall furnish all necessary labor, tools, equipment and transportation to perform all operations necessary for proper execution and completion of all tree trimming and removal services in accordance with these specifications.
Contractor will be paid for actual time worked; the City will not pay for travel time to and from work site. The city will not pay for morning idle time or travel time to and from the worksite. All crew work activity is billable from 7:00 am until 3:30 pm inclusive of dump site travel. The City will not pay for overtime unless prior written approval from the Beaches Energy Services Construction and Maintenance Supervisor is obtained.