RFP 2026 Ash Tree and Stump Removal (South Washington St)
| Location: | North Dakota |
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| Posted: | Mar 15, 2026 |
| Due: | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Agency: | City of Bismarck |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Bid Title: |
RFP 2026 Ash Tree and Stump Removal (South Washington St)
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| Category: | Public Works |
| Status: | Open |
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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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