Power Line Clearance and Tree Trimming Services

Rochester Public Utilities is seeking sealed bids for lump-sum power-line clearance, tree trimming, tree removal, brush and debris cleanup, and related herbicide application in the Rochester, Minnesota area.

Rochester Public Utilities


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Open
2026-08
Oct 26, 2026 08:00 PM
Sep 24, 2026 09:13 PM
1 year
Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
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Original Solicitation Links
Contact
psarfo@rpu.org
+15072801664
4000 E River Road NE, Rochester, MN, USA
Submission Instructions
Online
Description

Rochester Public Utilities is soliciting sealed bids for lump-sum power-line clearance and tree-trimming services. The work includes supervision, labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, tree trimming and removal, brush and tree-waste cleanup, right-of-way and easement clearing, and related herbicide application. Bidders may price any portion of the work, and RPU may award one or multiple contracts. Contractors must be licensed, qualified, and experienced in power-line easement clearing and line-clearance tree trimming. Work must comply with applicable OSHA, ANSI, DOT, Minnesota, and local requirements, including qualified personnel, traffic control, property-owner coordination, equipment requirements, safety procedures, and disposal of tree waste. A 5% bid bond is required; performance and payment bonds covering 100% of the contract price are required upon award. The lump-sum term is one year beginning January 1, with work expected to be completed no later than November 30, 2027.

Classification Codes
NAICS561730Landscaping Services
PSCF014Tree Thinning Services
Smart Codes
power line tree trimmingtree removal servicesherbicide application
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Sep 24, 2026-Open Date
Oct 9, 2026-Questions Due Date
Oct 17, 2026 01:30 AM-Bid Results Available
Oct 26, 2026 08:00 PM-Bid Due Date
Dec 15, 2026-Approval of Bids
Dec 22, 2026-Issue Purchase Order or Notice to Proceed
Nov 30, 2027-Work Completion Deadline
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employers' Liability — $500,000.00
Required
  • Bid Bond — 5%
  • Payment Bond — 100%
  • Performance Bond — 100%
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