When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 27, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 17, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $174,000 – $290,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by Bvu Authority. The work is located in Virginia, United States; Bristol, Virginia, United States; Tennessee, United States.

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Overview

Construction, Facilities & Maintenance

Virginia, United States; Bristol, Virginia, United States; Tennessee, United StatesPosted: October 23, 2026Deadline: October 27, 2026

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SUMMARY

BVU Authority is seeking qualified contractors to perform inspections of approximately 5,800 wood utility poles located within their electric service area.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must demonstrate a successful history in completing similar field projects
Must provide all required hardware and software for electronic data results
Must certify compliance with all OSHA and Virginia safety laws and regulations
Must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate
Must be authorized to transact business in the Commonwealth of Virginia

BUDGET

Estimate

$174,000 – $290,000

CONTRACT DURATION

60 months

TIMELINE

Questions must be received by email by October 17th, 2026.

Quotes must be received by 10:00 a.m. EST on October 27th, 2026.

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 17, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Bvu Authority

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DESCRIPTION

BVU Authority is soliciting quotes for the inspection of BVU-owned wood poles located in Washington and Scott Counties in Virginia, the City of Bristol, Virginia, and Sullivan County, Tennessee. The scope of services includes visual inspection, sounding and boring, pole treatment, tagging, and data reporting in an Excel spreadsheet format. The contract term is for one year, renewable annually for up to four additional years, pending annual review and approval.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 27, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 17, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $174,000 – $290,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Bvu Authority. The work is located in Virginia, United States; Bristol, Virginia, United States; Tennessee, United States.

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