Electric Utility Tree Trimming Services

This contract provides scheduled and emergency vegetation management services for electric distribution and transmission circuits to maintain system reliability and public safety. It connects entities with qualified line clearance contractors performing directional pruning, removals, and right-of-way clearing in accordance with specifications and recognized industry standards.

Key Service Categories:

1. Designated Circuit Trimming: Inspection and trimming of three-phase, two-phase, single-phase, and secondary overhead conductors within mapped circuits
2. Transmission Right Of Way Clearing: Vegetation management to maintain required conductor clearances on transmission corridors
3. Directional And Natural Pruning: ANSI A300-compliant pruning methods to promote growth away from conductors
4. Herbicide Application Services: Licensed application and management of selective herbicides where approved
5. Emergency And Demand Trimming: Hourly response services for storm events, hot spots, and customer-requested hazards
6. Rear And Front Easement Clearing: Linear-foot trimming in accessible and manual climbing locations

Benefits Aligned With Desired Outcomes:

1. • Reliability Improvement: Systematic circuit trimming minimizes tree-related outages
2. • Safety Compliance: Work adheres to OSHA 1910.269, ANSI A300, and IEEE clearance standards
3. • Environmental Stewardship: Directional pruning and controlled herbicide use support sustainable vegetation management
4. • Operational Flexibility: Scheduled and emergency service structures provide responsive utility support

This contract supports long-term electric system reliability through structured, standards-based vegetation management and line clearance services.