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Bid Title

RFP 2026 Ash Tree and Stump Removal (South Washington St)

Issuing Agency

City of Bismarck

Location

North Dakota

Published Date

Mar 15, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 30, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	RFP 2026 Ash Tree and Stump Removal (South Washington St)
Category:	Public Works
Status:	Open

Description: The City of Bismarck is seeking cost proposals for the removal of twenty (20) ash trees and stumps in the right-of-way. A list of trees to be removed will be provided by the City Forester. Sealed bids will be received in the office of the City Administrator, until 3:00 p.m. CT, on Monday, March 30, 2026. Bids will be publicly opened and reviewed at 4:00 p.m. CT, on Monday, March 30, 2026, in the Mayor’s Conference Room (4th Floor), 221 N 5th Street, Bismarck, ND 58501. The proposals must be mailed to the City Administrator (PO Box 5503, Bismarck, ND 58506-5503) or otherwise deposited with the City Administrator (221 N 5th Street, Bismarck, ND 58501, 4th Floor) and shall be sealed and endorsed: “Proposal for Ash Tree and Stump Removal” - Name of the person, Company Name, and phone number of person submitting the bid. In accordance with North Dakota state law, a separate envelope containing a current North Dakota contractor’s license and a bid bond or certified check* in the amount of five (5) percent of the total amount bid must be attached to the outside of the proposal envelope and labeled “Bid Bond.” Checks or bonds of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them after the contract has been signed. *A certified check may be submitted in lieu of a bid bond if amount of check is less than $10,000. RFP 2026 Ash Tree and Stump Removal (South Washington St) PDF Publication Date/Time: 3/14/2026 12:00 AM Publication Information: Ads published in the Bismarck Tribune on 3/12, 3/19 Closing Date/Time: 3/30/2026 3:00 PM Submittal Information: Office of City Administrator, 221 N 5th St, 4th Floor, PO Box 5503, Bismarck ND 58506-5503 Bid Opening Information: 4:00 PM CT on 3/30/2026 Contact Person: City Forester, Christy Ames-Davis, pwservice@bismarcknd.gov, 701-355-1700, opt 3. Download Available: Yes - Download from Website Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CT MON-FRI Special Requirements: Insurance Requirements: The City shall be named as an additional insured with waiver of subrogation written or marked on the policy (general & auto liability) for the duration of this contract. Insurance companies listed must be licensed in the State of North Dakota. The City shall be immediately notified of any cancellation or cessation of insurance coverage. Contractor shall provide a certificate of insurance upon signing this contract (or upon being awarded the contract). • Certificate of Workers Compensation Coverage – State: Statutory • Certificate of Insurance: Commercial General Liability & Automobile Liability Coverage Amounts: ? Commercial General Liability: Each Occurrence $2,000,000 ? Automobile Liability: Each Occurrence $2,000,000 and Per Person $500,000 Miscellaneous: Bids must be submitted on blanks furnished by the City of Bismarck and in accordance with specifications and conditions therein contained. Copies of proposal blanks and specifications may be downloaded from the website or obtained from the Public Works Service Operation, 601 S 26th St, Bismarck ND 58504, or Gale Nicholson, pwservice@bismarcknd.gov or 701-355-1700, option 3. All bidders are invited to be present at the opening of proposals. The right is reserved to hold all bids for a period of forty-five (45) days, to reject any and all bids, to waive technicalities or to accept such as may be determined to be of the best interest of the City of Bismarck. Related Documents: RFP 2026 Ash Tree and Stump Removal (South Washington St) PDF

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SOUTH WASHINGTON STREET

ASH TREE AND STUMP REMOVAL PROJECT

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

City of Bismarck, Bismarck ND

Monday, March 30, 2026

BIDS RECEIVED BY 3:00 P.M.

BIDS OPENED BY 4:00 P.M.

OFFICE OF THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR

PO BOX 5503 (221 N. 5TH STREET – 4TH FLOOR)

BISMARCK ND 58506-5503

PUBLIC WORKS SERVICE OPERATIONS

FORESTRY DIVISION

PO BOX 5503

BISMARCK ND 58506-5503

(701) 355-1700, OPTION 3

ADVERTISEMENT

The City of Bismarck is seeking cost proposals for the removal of twenty (20) ash trees and

stumps in the right-of-way. A list of trees to be removed will be provided by the City Forester.

Sealed bids will be received in the office of the City Administrator, until 3:00 p.m. CT, on Monday,

March 30, 2026. Bids will be publicly opened and reviewed at 4:00 p.m. CT, on Monday, March

30, 2026, in the Mayor’s Conference Room (4th Floor), 221 N 5th Street, Bismarck, ND 58501.

The proposals must be mailed to the City Administrator (PO Box 5503, Bismarck, ND 58506-

5503) or otherwise deposited with the City Administrator (221 N 5th Street, Bismarck, ND 58501,

4th Floor) and shall be sealed and endorsed: “Proposal for Ash Tree and Stump Removal” -

Name of the person, Company Name, and phone number of person submitting the bid.

In accordance with North Dakota state law, a separate envelope containing a current North

Dakota contractor’s license and a bid bond or certified check* in the amount of five (5) percent of

the total amount bid must be attached to the outside of the proposal envelope and labeled “Bid

Bond.” Checks or bonds of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them after the contract

has been signed.

*A certified check may be submitted in lieu of a bid bond if amount of check is less than $10,000.

Bids must be submitted on blanks furnished by the City of Bismarck and in accordance with

specifications and conditions therein contained. Copies of proposal blanks and specifications

may be downloaded from the website or obtained from the Public Works Service Operation, 601

S 26th St, Bismarck ND 58504, or Gale Nicholson, pwservice@bismarcknd.gov or 701-355-1700,

option 3. All bidders are invited to be present at the opening of proposals.

The right is reserved to hold all bids for a period of forty-five (45) days, to reject any and all bids,

to waive technicalities or to accept such as may be determined to be of the best interest of the

City of Bismarck.

City of Bismarck

Jason Tomanek

City Administrator

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CITY OF BISMARCK FORESTRY DIVISION

TREE REMOVAL SPECIFICATIONS

1. GENERAL CONDITIONS

1.1 This project will consist of removing 20 street trees in the ROW as part of an EAB Mitigation Grant

the City was awarded. These removals are also part of the City’s Emerald Ash Borer Preparedness

Plan. All 20 trees being removed are Ash. No work will be permitted on Saturday and Sunday,

unless specifically requested or approved by the City Forester.

1.2 The Contractor shall furnish equipment, tools, materials, and labor for this project. It may also

include other city owned properties and private property trees. Methods and manner used in removal

and cleanup shall be subject to the approval of the City Forester .

1.3 The Contractor shall make every attempt to protect all public and private property adjacent to the

work site and along all hauling routes. Any damage to public or private property shall be the sole

responsibility of the contractor and shall be repaired to the satisfaction of the owner of the property

involved.

1.4 Contractor must be a Licensed Arborist with the City of Bismarck. Submit a copy of their current and

valid certificate with the proposal.

1.5 Contractor must provide a Certificate of Workers Compensation Coverage and possess a current ND

Contractors License.

1.6 Certificate of Insurance: The City shall be named as an additional insured with waiver of

subrogation written or marked on the policy (general & auto liability) for the duration of this contract.

Insurance companies listed must be licensed in the State of North Dakota. The City shall be

immediately notified of any cancellation or cessation of insurance coverage. Contractor shall

provide a certificate of insurance upon signing this contract (or upon being awarded the contract).

Certificate of Insurance: Commercial General Liability & Automobile Liability

Coverage Amounts:

o Commercial General Liability: Each Occurrence $2,000,000

o Automobile Liability: Each Occurrence $2,000,000 and Per Person $500,000

1.7 Each firm submitting a proposal must provide a list of all equipment the Contractor proposes to use on

this project.

1.8 The Contractor is responsible for any and all damage incurred during the tree removal process,

including damage to underground irrigation systems. Damaged underground irrigation systems not

satisfactorily repaired within seventy-two (72) hours of damage will be repaired by the City Forester

and the cost will be deducted from the amount due the contractor.

1.9 Contractor will be responsible for providing all traffic control devices such as cones, flashers, and

barricades. No street shall be closed unless approved by the City Forester.

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1.10 All safety requirements of the Contractor shall be in accordance with the latest revision of the American

National Safety Standards, ANSI Z133.1 and OSHA standards. When work is performed in a tree,

either by climbing or from an aerial basket, a qualified roundsman shall be within visual or voice

communication.

1.11 The term of the agreement shall be for the duration of the project.

1.12 The successful Contractor is required to provide Delegation of Authority documentation showing who

can sign on behalf of the company when submitting the signed contract.

1.13 The Contractor will protect, defend and indemnify the City, its officers, agents, servants, volunteers and

employees for any and all liabilities, claims, liens, fines, demands and costs including legal fees, of

whatsoever kind and nature which may result in injury or death to any persons, including the contractor’s

own employees, and for loss or damage to any property, including property owned or in the care, custody

or control of the city in connection with or in any way incident to or arising out of the occupancy, use,

service, operations, performance or non-performance of work in connection with this contract resulting

in whole or in part from negligent acts or omissions of Contractor, any sub-contractor, or any employee,

agent or representative of the Contractor.

2. COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION OF WORK

2.1 Prompt removal of trees and stumps is important. Completion of tree removals is required

by July 15, 2026. Completion of stump removal is required by August 15, 2026.

3. SPECIFICATIONS

3.1 All trees to be removed are marked with a white dot on the street side of the tree and shall be removed

as close to ground line as possible, with no jagged edges remaining on hinge.

3.2 Driveways shall only be blocked when necessary and for as short a period as possible. Whenever

possible, trucks may not be driven on boulevards. If off the roadway access is necessary, either via

driveway or onto private property, attempt to contact adjacent property owner in advance.

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4. DESCRIPTION OF WORK AREA

4.1 Removal list provided by City Forester as listed below. Maps with addresses listed can be found at

the end of this document.

Site ID *

907067

907070

907076

908494

906855

906857

903581

906863

906868

30650

30655

30660

WEST SIDE OF WASHINGTON STREET - NORTH TO SOUTH

Address

Common name * DBH Tree notes *

1401 EASTWOOD ST

Ash

16

1401 EASTWOOD ST

Ash

19

1431 EASTWOOD ST

Ash

15

1470 S WASHINGTON ST

Ash

19 Frost crack

1675 COLOGNE DR

Ash

20

1681 COLOGNE DR

Ash

18 Frost crack

313 AUGSBURG AVE

Ash

21 Large basal wound

1717 COLOGNE DR

Ash

21

1723 COLOGNE DR

Ash

17

108 W WACHTER AVE

Ash

24

155 STUTTGART DR

Ash

14

155 STUTTGART DR

Ash

18

Site ID *

36748

908495

36768

907883

907886

907892

36801

907797

EAST SIDE OF WASHINGTON STREET - NORTH TO SOUTH

Address

Common name * DBH Tree notes *

1411 S WASHINGTON ST

Ash

21

1503 S WASHINGTON ST

Ash

17

1529 S WASHINGTON ST

Ash

19

1622 PORTLAND DR

Ash

21

1628 PORTLAND DR

Ash

21

1646 PORTLAND DR

Ash

26

111 E WACHTER AVE

Ash

19

1928 OAKLAND DR

Ash

19

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 561730Landscaping Services

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