Pole Banner Installation Services ( on - call )

2026-11-03

The Contractor will install , remove , maintain , and document City of Asheville - permitted banners and hardware in accordance with City and Duke Energy policies , ensuring that all banners remain secure and professionally displayed . Responsibilities include performing repairs , maintaining accurate and current electronic pole location maps , hardware , and banner inventory records , completing installations or removals , providing pole counts within defined areas to the City as requested for prospective applicants , and , when requested by the City , completing a full field inventory of banners and hardware currently in place in order to establish or restore an accurate baseline database . A . Technical Qualifications and Safety Provide a narrative that addresses the following : ● the firm ’ s experience performing work at heights using lift equipment and in proximity to energized utility poles ; ● the equipment , staffing , and safety practices that will be used to perform the work ; ● proof of liability insurance and any required licenses or certifications relevant to this work , such as OSHA aerial lift training or similar qualifications ; ● any experience working in Duke Energy service areas or in similar utility or municipal environments . B . Operational Capacity and Work Management Provide a narrative that clearly describes the firm ’ s operational systems and procedures for administering this contract . At a minimum , the proposal must address : ● communication protocols with City staff before , during , and after work is performed ; ● procedures for documenting installations , removals , repairs , and maintenance activity ; ● the tools , software , or systems the firm will use to maintain accurate , current records of pole locations , hardware , banners on display , and work status ; ● the firm ’ s approach to maintaining and updating an electronic map and banner inventory database throughout the contract term ; ● the format and frequency of reporting or record updates that will be provided to the City . C . Relevant Experience and References Provide : ● a summary of at least three years of demonstrated experience installing and maintaining pole banners , streetlight - mounted signage , or comparable hardware on public rights - of - way or utility infrastructure ; ● a description of recent projects of similar size or complexity ; ● at least two references from clients for whom similar work has been performed within the past five years . Each reference must include : ● project name and location ; ● scope of work performed ; ● contact person , title , phone number , and email . The City reserves the right to contact references and to consider the proposer ’ s performance on previous City contracts in its evaluation . D . Cost Proposal Provide a completed cost proposal for all requested services . Pricing shall be inclusive unless otherwise indicated and shall clearly identify all fees , charges , hourly rates , and any other costs associated with performance of the work . The proposal shall include a total cost not to exceed for any one - time or defined - scope work , when applicable . Instructions : The proposal shall include pricing for all services . Pricing shall be inclusive unless otherwise indicated .

North Carolina

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