Tree Trimming - 2026-2027

City of Port Angeles
Public Works & Utilities Dept.
Engineering Office
321 E. Fifth Street SMALL WORKS ROSTER
Port Angeles WA 98362
Tel: 360-417-4541
Request for Bid
Fax: 360-417-4709
Contract
Contract Title: ____Tree Trimming 2026-2027 ____________ Project Number: CON-2026-02
THIS CONTRACT is entered into the date last written below between the CITY OF PORT ANGELES, WASHINGTON
("City") AND ________________, licensed to do business in Washington State ("Contractor").
1. WORK BY CONTRACTOR
The Contractor shall perform the work as described in Attachment A (Attachment A includes Contractor's
Proposal, Scope of Work, Statement of Work, Plans, Specifications, and any other related Contract Documents)
that is attached hereto and by this reference is incorporated herein.
2. TERM OF CONTRACT
All work under this Contract is to be completed as indicated (check one):
All work under this Contract is to be completed by this date: December 31st, 2027
This is intended to be a 2-year contract with 2 distinct term periods within (2026 & 2027). Each
term will expire on December 31st of the given year, and each new term will require a new notice
to proceed issued by the City.
All work under this Contract is to be completed __ days from the Notice to Proceed. No work is
to be performed prior to written Notice to Proceed by the City. (See attachment A for specific
schedule for work).
The annual performance period under this Contract comprises of xx working days per calendar
year commencing___ calendar days after each annual notice to proceed.
3. PAYMENT
A. The City shall pay the Contractor for the work performed under this contract (check one):
Force Account - Time and material, not to exceed: $
Force Account - Time and actual expenses incurred, not to exceed: $
Unit prices are sales tax exempt and set forth in the Contractor's bid or quote: $125,000.00 per
year, not exceeding $250,000_
Firm Fixed Price set forth in Contractor bid or quote in the amount of: $
The Contractor shall do all work and furnish all tools, materials, and equipment, in accordance
with and as described in the Attachment A.
The Contractor shall provide and bear the expense of all equipment, work, and labor of any sort
whatsoever that may be required for the transfer of materials and for constructing and completing
the work provided for in this contract and every part thereof; except those indicated to be furnished by the
City of Port Angeles in Attachment A.
B. The Contractor shall maintain time and expense records that may be requested by the City. The Contractor
shall submit invoices to the City for payment for work performed. All invoices must reference the City's contract
number. Invoices shall be in a format acceptable to the City.
C. The City shall pay all monthly invoices from the Contractor within 30 days of receipt of a properly completed
and approved invoice. Invoices work period shall be by month, or upon completion of the contracted work. The
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City may withhold a portion of payment if, in the sole discretion of the City, work does not meet requirements set
forth in the Contract (see section E below).
D. All records and accounts pertaining to this Contract are to be kept available for inspections by representatives
of the City for a period of three (3) years after final payment. Copies shall be made available to the City upon
request.
E. If during the course of the Contract, the work rendered does not meet the requirements set forth in the
Contract, the Contractor shall correct or modify the required work to comply with the requirements of this
Contract. The City shall have the right to withhold payment for such work until it meets the requirements of the
Contract Documents.
4. RESPONSIBILITY OF CONTRACTOR
A. Safety. Contractor shall take all necessary precautions for the safety of employees on the work site and shall
comply with all applicable provisions of federal, state, and local regulations, ordinances, and codes. Contractor
shall erect and properly maintain, at all times, as required by the conditions and progress of the work, all
necessary safeguards for the protection of workers and the public and shall post danger signs warning against
known or unusual hazards.
B. Warranty. Contractor shall be responsible for correcting all defects in workmanship and/or materials discovered
within one year after acceptance of this work. After correcting defect, Contractor shall be responsible for
correcting all defects in workmanship and/or materials in the corrected work for one year after the City accepts
the corrections. The Contractor shall start work to remedy such defects within seven (7) days of mailing notice of
discovery thereof by City and shall complete such work within a reasonable time. In emergencies where damage
may result from delay or where loss of service may result, such corrections may be made by the City, in which
case the cost shall be borne by the Contractor. In the event the Contractor does not accomplish corrections at the
time specified, the work will be otherwise accomplished and the cost of same shall be paid by the Contractor.
C. Damages. Contractor shall be liable for any costs, losses, expenses, or damages including consequential
damages suffered by the City resulting from defects in the Contractors work including, but not limited to, cost of
materials and labor expended by the City in making emergency repairs and cost of engineering, inspection, and
supervision by the City. The Contractor shall indemnify and hold the City harmless from any and all claims that
may be made against the City as a result of any defective work and the Contractor shall defend any such claims
at its own expense. When materials or procedures are not specified in the Contract Document, the City will rely
on the professional judgment of the Contractor to make appropriate selections.
D. Nondiscrimination/Affirmative Action. Contractor agrees not to discriminate against any employee or applicant
for employment or any other persons in the performance of this Contract because of race, creed, color, national
origin, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, or handicap, or other circumstances as
may be defined by federal, state or local law or ordinance, except for a bona fide occupational qualification.
Contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices
to be provided by Contractor setting forth the provisions of the nondiscrimination clause.
E. Employment. Any and all employees of the Contractor, while engaged in the performance of any work or
services required by the Contractor under this Contract, shall be considered employees of the Contractor only and
not of the City. Any and all claims that may arise under the Workers Compensation Act on behalf of those
employees, while so engaged, and all claims made by a third party as consequence of any negligent act or
omission on the part of the Contractor's employees, while so engaged on any of the work or services provided or
rendered herein, shall not be the obligation of the City.
5. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
The Contractor shall comply with all federal, state and local laws and regulations applicable to the
work done under this Contract. Any violation of the provisions of this paragraph shall be considered a violation of
a material provision of this Contract and shall be grounds for cancellation, termination or suspension of the
Contract by the City, in whole or in part, and may result in ineligibility for further work for the City.
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6. ACTS AND REGULATIONS
1. Compliance with Regulations: The Contractor (hereinafter includes consultants) will comply with the Acts
and the Regulations relative to Non-discrimination in Federally assisted programs of the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Washington State Department of Transportation, as they may be amended from time to time,
which are herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this contract.
2. Non-discrimination: The Contractor, with regard to the work performed by it during the contract, will not
discriminate on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in the selection and retention of subcontractors,
including procurements of materials and leases of equipment. The Contractor will not participate directly or
indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by the Acts and the Regulations, including employment practices when
the contract covers any activity, project, or program set forth in Appendix B of 49 CFR Part 21.
3. Solicitations for Subcontracts, Including Procurements of Materials and Equipment: In all
solicitations, either by competitive bidding, or negotiation made by the Contractor for work to be performed
under a subcontract, including procurements of materials, or leases of equipment, each potential subcontractor or
supplier will be notified by the Contractor of the Contractor's obligations under this contract and the Acts and the
Regulations relative to Non-discrimination on the grounds of race, color, or national origin.
4. Information and Reports: The Contractor will provide all information and reports required by the Acts, the
Regulations, and directives issued pursuant thereto and will permit access to its books, records, accounts, other
sources of information, and its facilities as may be determined by the City or the Washington State Department of
Transportation to be pertinent to ascertain compliance with such Acts, Regulations, and instructions. Where any
information required of a Contractor is in the exclusive possession of another who fails or refuses to furnish the
information, the Contractor will so certify to the City or the Washington State Department of Transportation, as
appropriate, and will set forth what efforts it has made to obtain the information.
5. Sanctions for Noncompliance: In the event of a Contractor's noncompliance with the Nondiscrimination
provisions of this contract, the City will impose such contract sanctions as it or the Washington State Department
of Transportation may determine to be appropriate, including, but not limited to:
a. withholding payments to the Contractor under the contract until the Contractor complies; and/or
b. cancelling, terminating, or suspending a contract, in whole or in part.
6. Incorporation of Provisions: The Contractor will include the provisions of paragraphs one through six in
every subcontract, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment,
unless exempt by the Acts, the Regulations and directives issued pursuant thereto. The Contractor will take action
with respect to any subcontract or procurement as the City or the Washington State Department of
Transportation may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for noncompliance.
Provided, that if the Contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with litigation by a subcontractor, or
supplier because of such direction, the Contractor may request the City to enter into any litigation to protect the
interests of the City. In addition, the Contractor may request the United States to enter into the litigation to
protect the interests of the United States.
a) Pertinent Non-Discrimination Authorities:
* Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq., 78 stat. 252), (prohibits discrimination on the
basis of race, color, national origin); and 49 CFR Part 21.
* The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, (42 U.S.C. 4601),
(prohibits unfair treatment of persons displaced or whose property has been acquired because of Federal or
Federal-aid programs and projects);
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* Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1973, (23 U.S.C. 324 et seq.), (prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex);
* Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (29 U.S.C. 794 et seq.), as amended, (prohibits discrimination
on the basis of disability); and 49 CFR Part 27;
* The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, (42 U.S.C. 6101 et seq.), (prohibits discrimination on the
basis of age);
* Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982, (49 USC 471, Section 47123), as amended, (prohibits
discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, or sex);
* The Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, (PL 100-209), (Broadened the scope, coverage and applicability of Title
VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973, by expanding the definition of the terms "programs or activities" to include all of the programs or activities
of the Federal-aid recipients, sub-recipients and contractors, whether such programs or activities are Federally
funded or not);
* Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability in
the operation of public entities, public and private transportation systems, places of public accommodation, and
certain testing entities (42 U.S.C. 12131-12189) as implemented by Department of Transportation regulations
at 49 C.F.R. parts 37 and 38;
* The Federal Aviation Administration's Non-discrimination statute (49 U.S.C. 47123) (prohibits discrimination
on the basis of race, color, national origin, and sex);
* Executive Order 12898, Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-
Income Populations, which ensures Non-discrimination against minority populations by discouraging programs,
policies, and activities with disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects on
minority and low-income populations;
* Executive Order 13166, Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency, and resulting
agency guidance, national origin discrimination includes discrimination because of Limited English proficiency
(LEP). To ensure compliance with Title VI, you must take reasonable steps to ensure that LEP persons have
meaningful access to your programs (70 Fed. Reg. at 74087 to 74100);
* Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, which prohibits you from discriminating because of
sex in education programs or activities (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq).
7. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT
A. This Contract shall terminate upon satisfactory completion of the work described in Attachment A and final
payment by the City.
B. The City may terminate the Contract and take possession of the premises and all materials thereon and finish
the work by whatever methods it may deem expedient, by giving 10 days written notice to the Contractor, upon
the occurrence of any one or more of the events hereafter specified:
1. The Contractor makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors.
2. A receiver is appointed as a result of the insolvency of the Contractor.
3. The Contractor persistently or repeatedly refuses or fails to complete the work required herein.
4. Contractor fails to make prompt payment to subcontractors for material or labor.
5. Contractor disregards federal, state or local regulations and ordinances.
6. Contractor disregards instructions of the Contract Administrator, or otherwise
substantially violates the terms of this Contract.
7. The City determines that sufficient operating funds are not available to fund completion of the work
contracted for.
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8. The Director of the Public Works and Utilities Department or his/her designee determines that such
termination is in the best interest of the City.
C. In the event this Contract is terminated by the City, Contractor shall not be entitled to receive any further
amounts due under this Contract until the work specified in Attachment "A" is satisfactorily completed, as
scheduled, up to the date of termination. At such time, if the unpaid balance of the amount to be paid under this
Contract for the completed work exceeds the expense incurred by the City in finishing the work, and all damages
sustained by the City or which may be sustained by reason of such refusal, neglect, failure or discontinuance of
employment, such excess shall be paid by the City to the Contractor. If the City's expense and damages exceed
the unpaid balance for the work, Contractor and its surety shall be jointly and severally liable therefore to the City
and shall pay such difference to the City. Such expense and damages shall include all legal costs incurred by the
City to protect the rights and interests of the City under the Contract, provided such legal costs shall be
reasonable.
8. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
A. On payment to the Contractor by the City of all compensation due under this Contract, all finished or
unfinished documents and material prepared by the Contractor with funds paid by the City under this Contract
shall become the property of the City and shall be forwarded to the City upon its request.
B. Any records, reports, information, data, or other documents or materials given to or prepared or assembled by
the Contractor under this Contract will be kept confidential and shall not be made available to any individual or
organization by the Contractor without prior written approval of the City or by court order.
9. CLAIMS
Any claim against the City for damages, expenses, costs, or extras arising out of the performance of this Contract
must be made in writing to the City within thirty days after the discovery of such damage, expense or loss, and in
no event later than the time of approval by the City for final payment. Contractor, upon making application for
final payment, shall be deemed to have waived its right to claim for any other damages for which application has
not been made, unless such claim for final payment includes notice of additional claim and fully describes such
claim.
10. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
The Director of the Public Works and Utilities Department or his/her designee shall have primary responsibility for
the City under this Contract and shall oversee and approve all work to be performed, coordinate communications,
and review and approve all invoices, under this Contract.
The City reserves the right to utilize an online cloud-based project management system, Virtual Project Manager
(VPM), to allow for paperless documentation and project administration.
11. INDEMNIFICATION / HOLD HARMLESS
A. The Contractor shall defend, indemnify, and hold the City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers
harmless from any and all claims, injuries, damages, losses or suits including attorney fees, arising out of or in
connection with the performance of this Contract, except for injuries and damages caused by the sole negligence
of the City.
B. However, should a court of competent jurisdiction determine that this Contract is subject to RCW 4.24.115,
then, in the event of liability for damages arising out of bodily injury to persons or damages to property caused
by or resulting from the concurrent negligence of the Contractor and the City, its officers, officials, employees,
and volunteers, the Contractor's liability hereunder shall be only to the extent of the Contractor's negligence. It is
further specifically and expressly understood that the indemnification provided herein constitutes the Contractor's
waiver of immunity under Industrial Insurance, Title 51 RCW, solely for the purposes of this indemnification. This
waiver has been mutually negotiated by the parties. The provisions of this section shall survive the expiration or
termination of this Contract.
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12. INSURANCE, BONDS, & RETAINAGE
A. The Contractor shall maintain insurance as set forth in Attachment B.
B. If the total bid amount including tax exceeds $35,000, this project will be awarded as a small works roster
contract and payment and performance bonds will be required in accordance with Washington State law. A
retainage of 5% will also be applicable to this contract. The Contractor shall obtain payment and performance
bonds in accordance with this Contract and all Attachments incorporated herein. Copies of the Bid Security
Transmittal form, Performance Bond and Payment Bond form(s), and Escrow Agreement for Retained Percentage
form are available from the Operations Office of Public Works & Utilities (Telephone 360-417-4541). Performance
Bond and Payment Bond forms are provided in Attachment C. The party to whom the Contract is awarded will be
required to execute the Contract and obtain the Performance and Payment Bonds within ten (10) calendar days
from the date the notice of award is delivered to the bidder. Such bonds shall be on the form provided by the
City, specify the name, contact phone, and address of the surety, and shall include a power of attorney
appointing the signatory of the bonds as the person authorized to execute it (them).
13. PREVAILING WAGE
This Contract is subject to Chapters 39.12 and 49.28 RCW, amendments thereto and regulations issued
thereunder, relating to prevailing wages, benefits, and other requirements. Workers shall receive no less than the
prevailing rate of wage. The City shall verify that contractor has received, or is exempt from, training on the
requirements related to public works and prevailing wage under RCW 39.12. Contractor shall verify first-tier
subcontractors have also received, or are exempt from, such training. Each subsequent tier shall verify that the
tier below has received, or is exempt from, such training. No claim for additional compensation will be allowed
which is based upon a lack of knowledge or a misunderstanding of any such requirements by the Contractor or a
failure to include in Contractor's price adequate increases in such wages during the performance of this Contract.
The Contractor is advised to consult the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries to determine the
prevailing wages that must be paid.
This public works project is being done in Clallam County. Washington State wage determinations for Clallam
County Journeymen, Apprentices, and Descriptions of Classifications can be found at:
Journey Level Rates: https://secure.lni.wa.gov/wagelookup/
Apprentice Rates: https://secure.lni.wa.gov/wagelookup/ApprenticeWageLookup.aspx
Descriptions of Classifications: https://lni.wa.gov/licensing-permits/public-works-projects/scopes-of-work
Use the applicable wage determinations effective on the bid due date.
A copy of the applicable wage rates is available for viewing at the Port Angeles Public Works and Utilities
Contracts Office. In addition, the City will mail a hard copy of the applicable wage rates upon request.
For a contract award under $2,500, and in accordance with RCW 39.12.040(2), the Contractor or subcontractor is
authorized to submit a combined Statement of Intent to Pay Prevailing Wages & Affidavit of Wages directly to the
City of Port Angeles at final invoicing. Submission shall be made on the form developed by the Washington State
Department of Labor and Industries and available from the City of Port Angeles Public Works and Utilities
Department.
Should any dispute arise as to the prevailing rates of wages for a specific trade, craft or occupation and such
dispute cannot be adjusted by the parties in interest, including labor and management representatives, the
matter shall be referred for arbitration to the Director of the Department of Labor and Industries, and his decision
shall be final, conclusive, and binding on all parties involved in the dispute.
14. INTERPRETATION AND VENUE
This Contract shall be interpreted and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington. The
venue of any litigation between the parties regarding this Contract shall be Clallam County, Washington.
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15. BRANDS OR EQUAL
When a special "brand or equal" is named, it shall be construed solely for the purpose of indicating the standards
of quality, performance, or use desired. Brands of equal quality, performance, and use shall be considered,
provided Contractor specifies the brand and model and submits descriptive literature when available. Any bid
containing a brand which is not of equal quality, performance, or use specified must be represented as an
alternate and not as an equal, and failure to do so shall be sufficient reason to disregard the bid.
16. INSPECTION AND REJECTION
All goods, services, work, or materials purchased herein are subject to inspection and approval by the City. Any
rejection of goods, services, work, or materials resulting because of nonconformity to the terms and specifications
of this order, whether held by the City or returned, will be at Contractor's risk and expense.
17. SUBLETTING OR ASSIGNING OF CONTRACTS
Neither the City nor the Contractor shall assign, transfer, or encumber any rights, duties or interest accruing from
this Contract without the express prior written consent of the other.
18. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
The Contractor is and shall be at all times during the term of this Contract an independent contractor and not
an employee of the City.
19. EXTENT OF CONTRACT/MODIFICATION
This Contract, together with the attachments and/or addenda, represents the entire and integrated Contract
between the parties hereto and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements, either written
or oral. This contract may be amended, modified or added to only by written instrument properly signed by both
parties hereto.
20. SUBCONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY
The Contractor shall include the language of this section in each of its first-tier subcontracts and shall require each
of its subcontractors to include substantially the same language of this section in each of their subcontracts,
adjusting only as necessary the terms used for the contracting parties. The requirements of this section apply to
all subcontractors regardless of tier.
At the time of subcontract execution, the Contractor shall verify that each of its first-tier subcontractors meet the
following bidder responsibility criteria:
- At the time of subcontract bid submittal, have a certificate of registration in compliance with chapter 18.27
RCW;
- Have a current state unified business identifier number;
- If applicable, have:
1) Industrial insurance coverage for the subcontractor's employees working in Washington as required
in Title 51 RCW;
2) Subcontractor's Insurance as required by Attachment B, "Insurance";
3) An employment security department number as required in Tile 50 RCW; and
4) A state excise tax registration number as required in Tile 82 RCW;
5) An electrical contractor license, if required by Chapter 19.28 RCW;
6) An elevator contract license, if required by Chapter 70.87 RCW.
- Not be disqualified from bidding on any public works contract under RCW 39.06.010 or 39.12.065(3).
- Have received, or be exempt from, training on the requirements related to public works and prevailing wage
under RCW 39.12.
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21. COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT.
A. The City shall pay the Contractor for work performed under this Contract as detailed in the bid, as incorporated
in the Contract.
B. Payments for work provided hereunder shall be made following the performance of such work, unless otherwise
permitted by law and approved in writing by the City. No payment shall be made for any work rendered by the
Contractor except as identified and set forth in this Contract.
C. Progress payments shall be based on the timely submittal by the Contractor using the City's Virtual Project
Manager.
D. Payments for any alterations in or additions to the work provided under this Contract shall be in accordance with
the Request for Information (RFI) or Construction Change Order (CCO) process as set forth in the Virtual Project
Manager Documents. Following approval of the RFI or CCO, the Contractor shall submit the payment request
through Virtual Project Manager.
E. The Contractor shall submit payment requests through Virtual Project Manager with a completed Application for
Payment form, an example of which is included in Attachment D to this Contract. This form includes a lien waiver
certification and shall be notarized before submission. Applications for payment not signed or notarized shall be
considered incomplete and ineligible for payment consideration. The City shall initiate authorization for payment
after receipt of a satisfactorily completed payment request form and shall make payment to the Contractor within
approximately thirty (30) days thereafter. Final payment requests shall also include a Certification of Work
Completion and Acceptance (located in Attachment D).
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Contract as of the date of the last signature affixed
below.
CONTRACTOR CITY OF PORT ANGELES
By: By:
Printed Name: Printed Name:
Title: Title:
Date: Date:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
BY:
CITY ATTORNEY
ATTEST:
BY:
CITY CLERK
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City of Port Angeles
ATTACHMENT "A"
Engineering Office
WORK BY CONTRACTOR
Public Works and Utilities Department
The Contractor shall do all work and furnish all tools, materials, and equipment in order to accomplish the project
described below. Unless otherwise provided for in the Statement of Work, the Contractor shall be responsible for
obtaining and paying for any and all permits required for this work. Contractor is responsible for clean-up and
disposal of all clippings, brush, debris, and waste materials.
General Scope: Multi-year: Trim trees as directed and at specified locations within the City of Port Angeles to
provide clearance to overhead power lines.
Locations:
Year 1: Zone 4 on the map below and other specified locations within the City, as directed.
Year 2: Zone 5 on the map below and other specified locations within the City, as directed.
Site Point of Contact: Vic Smith, Electrical Engineering Specialist at 360-417-4706.
Work Hours and Schedule: City Light Operations crews work 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
Engineering staff is available between 7:00 am and 4:30 pm. No support from City personnel is available outside
of these hours, or on legal holidays. Contractor is to consider these time periods when planning their schedule.
Traffic Control: Contractor shall provide traffic control at all locations in accordance with Washington State
Dept. of Transportation publication M 54-44.10 traffic control plans (available on www.wsdot.wa.gov) or the
Washington State Dept. of Transportation typical traffic control plans (available on wsdot.wa.gov/engineering-
standards/all-manuals-and-standards/plan-sheet-library/work-zone-typical-traffic-control-plans-tcp).
Certification(s): Bidder's crews must be certified as "qualified employees" per WAC 296-45-015 to work within
ten-feet of energized 12,470-volt overhead power distribution lines.
Specifications:
All work shall be executed in strict accordance with the latest edition of the following standards and codes
and all local ordinances and regulations and shall meet industry standards.
1. International Building Code (IBC)
2. International Residential Code (IRC)
3. Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)
4. International Fuel and Gas Code (IFGC)
5. International Mechanical Code (IMC)
6. Washington State Energy Code (WSEC)
7. Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code (VIAQ)
8. ANSI 117 (Ada Accessibility Code)
9. International Fire Code (IFC)
10. National Electrical Code (NEC)
11. National Electric Safety Code (NESC)
12. Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
13. City of Port Angeles Urban Service Standards & Guidelines (current edition)
14. WSDOT Standard Specifications (2026)
Permits: (Any permit specific requirements or information).
City of Port Angeles Right-of-Way Construction Permit may be required.
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Work Requirements:
1.0 Special Requirements
1.1 Journeyman trimmers shall be used.
1.1.1 If apprentices are to be used, there shall be 2 Journeymen for every apprentice on the
crew.
1.1.2 If the Contractor elects to utilize apprentices there shall be no additional charge to the
City to provide additional Journeymen to the crew.
1.2 Chippers used shall be "self-loading."
1.3 Project to be bid using the crew and equipment described on the bid form. City reserves the
right to request climbers and additional crew and/or equipment for up to four weeks per annual
period for tree removal or special conditions at Contractor's standard billing rates included with
bid package.
1.4 At the City's discretion, electronic maps via a web-based application may be used. Access would
be granted to contract foreman. Contractor is to provide a wireless smart device capable of web
access for the use of the crew. Locations trimmed are to be updated in the online database
immediately upon completion.
1.5 Trimming outside of specifically marked clearing zones is strictly prohibited without advance
written approval from the project manager.
1.6 Contracting crew to set up shop within city limits. Shop outside of city limits will be allowed with
prior written approval from project manager.
1.7 End-of-day progress reports shall be given to the City's Project Manager daily. Daily progress
reports shall show what streets have been trimmed, discuss any issues encountered, and shall
describe the plan for the following day.
2.0 Washington Administrative Code (WAC)
Comply with the most recent version of the following requirements of the WAC.
In instances where the most recent version of the WAC differs from the text copied below, the most recent WAC
shall hold precedence.
1. WAC 296-45-455
Line-clearance tree-trimming operations.
This section provides additional requirements for line-clearance tree-trimming operations and for equipment used
in these operations.
This section does not apply to qualified employees.
(1) Before an employee climbs, enters, or works around any tree, a determination must be made of the nominal
voltage of electric power lines posing a hazard to employees. However, a determination of the maximum
nominal voltage to which an employee will be exposed may be made instead, if all lines are considered as
energized at this maximum voltage.
(2) There must be a second line-clearance tree trimmer within normal, unassisted voice communication under
any of the following conditions:
(a) If a line-clearance tree trimmer is to approach more closely than 10 feet (305 cm) any conductor or
electrical apparatus energized at more than 600 volts; or
(b) If branches or limbs being removed are closer to lines energized at more than 600 volts than the
distances listed in Table 2, located in WAC 296-45-325; or
(c) If roping is necessary to remove branches or limbs from such conductors or apparatus.
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