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Reference Number

0000335552

Issuing Organization

City of Hillsdale

Solicitation Type

RFB - Request for Bid (Formal)

Solicitation Number

2023-20

Title

Board of Public Utilities Transmission Line Clearance (West)

Source ID

PU.AG.USA.1035473.C9659951

Details

Location

United States, Michigan, Hillsdale County

Piggyback Contract

DescriptionA - Latest Addendum

All work shall be in accordance with the project maps, project specifications, and Hillsdale BPU
Line Clearance Standards.
RFP due date/ Public Opening:
Sealed proposals are due by 2:00 pm (local time) on December 5, December 7, 2023 at the following location:
Hillsdale City Hall
Office of the City Clerk
97 N. Broad Street
Hillsdale, MI 49242
Project Location:
BPU Electric Power Plant (Water Works Ave & Lakeview Drive), west to Moore Road substation
– see Appendix A, Map 1
Scope of Work:
Project consists of ~6.97 miles of power line vegetation clearance work to 100’ width (50 ft. each
side). Tree removal, trimming, and herbicide application to cut stumps for prevention of regrowth
will be required. Trees along outer boundaries shall be trimmed to maintain a clear space around
the line for at least a 3-year period.

Dates

Publication

11/16/2023 09:36 AM EST

Questions are submitted online

Closing DateA - Latest Addendum

12/07/2023 02:00 PM EST

Contact Information

Kaleb Dorweiler

517-437-6493

kdorweiler@cityofhillsdale.org

Buyer Preferences, Guidelines & Requirements

General Requirements

- Bid Deposit Required

- Insurance Required

Bonding Requirements

- Bid Bond

5 %

- Performance Bond

100 %

- Maintenance Bond

100 %

- Labor and Materials Bond

50 %

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Physical Bid Submission

Additional Bidding Instructions

Instructions to proposers:
• Proposals must be typewritten or clearly printed in ink and signed by a duly authorized
representative of the firm submitting the proposal.
• Proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes, clearly marked on the outside, “West
Transmission Line Clearance Project – City of Hillsdale”
• Proposals will be received by the City Clerk, City Hall, 97 N. Broad Street, Hillsdale,
Michigan 49242, at the above required time. All proposals will be date stamped and time
marked upon receipt. Proposals may not be faxed or e-mailed.
• No proposal will be accepted after the time designated for the receipt of proposals set
forth above. Each bidder shall and will be fully and solely responsibility for delivery of
the proposal prior to the appointed date and hour designated for the receipt of all
proposals, and shall assume the risk of late delivery or non-delivery regardless of the
manner the bidder employs for the proposal's delivery or the reason for such late
delivery or non-delivery.
• The City of Hillsdale reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive
any defects or informalities in proposals, to accept the bid that it determines to be the
lowest competitive bid from a competent bidder meeting specifications and to
negotiate with the bidder or bidders who, in the judgment of the Hillsdale City
Manager, are deemed the most advantageous for the public and the City.
• The City of Hillsdale reserves the right to take other action before a contract is signed or
a purchase order is approved; even after City Council accepts or approves the proposal.
• Proposals submitted in response to this invitation shall become the property of the City
of Hillsdale and be a matter of public record and available for review.
• Contractors shall submit an anticipated schedule with their bid.
• Communications regarding this proposal may be directed to:
Kaleb Dorweiler
City Forester
City of Hillsdale
Hillsdale, MI 49242
517-437-6493
kdorweiler@cityofhillsdale.org