RFI Pole Test and Treat

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for Pole Test and Treat services across its electric distribution and transmission operations. The contract involves intrusive inspections and treatment of wood poles throughout PG&E's service territory in northern and central California, covering a 70,000-square-mile area from Eureka to Bakersfield.

The scope of work includes: (1) conducting regular intrusive inspections of wood poles for early detection of deterioration; (2) prolonging the service lives of wood poles through reapplication of preservatives and structural reinforcement; (3) identifying poles nearing the end of their service lives; and (4) ensuring compliance with the most recent version of PG&E Utility Procedures. This work is critical to maintaining the safety and reliability of California's electric service across distribution, transmission, and substation facilities. The estimated contract value is $90 million over 3 years.

Contractors must possess a valid California contractor license and agricultural pest control business license to apply preservatives. All suppliers, employees, subcontractors, and sub-suppliers must adhere to PG&E's Supplier Code of Conduct. The RFI is being used to solicit and assess supplier capabilities, and not all respondents will be invited to bid on the subsequent RFP.

Key Dates: Suppliers must register interest by February 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM PT. The RFP is tentatively scheduled for release in Q1 2026. Interested parties should complete the questionnaire provided by the response due date.