Requests for Proposal

All RFPs are in PDF format. Bid Tab is in Excel format.

To respond to RFPs, please use the following link:
https://www.bidnetdirect.com/tennessee/newportutilities

To submit a bid, you must register as a vendor at the link above. NU utilizes this procurement system to post all solicitation opportunities. We welcome all vendors to register to the Tennessee Purchasing Group. There is NO CHARGE to register; simply follow the registration path and select the “Limited” package, option to OFF, and select “Finalize the registration”. You will receive notifications of matching solicitations and addenda even when selecting the Free, Limited Access package. To receive notifications from other Purchasing Groups or Statewide notifications, select one of the other registration options. Call the Bidnet Support Team at 800.835.4603, option 2 for assistance.

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Hourly Tree Trimming

Bid Number: 032026-01

NUB’s proposed schedule for this project is as follows:

1. Contractor invitation on March 3, 2026.

2. Pre-bid meeting at 2:00 PM on March 17, 2026 at the Newport Utilities Operations Center (Auditorium), 1419 West Highway 25-70, Newport, TN 37821. Attendance is required, either in person or virtually.

→Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84522978728

→Meeting ID: 845 2297 8728

3. Questions due by April 9, 2026.

4. Bid opening at 2:00 PM on April 9, 2026, at the Newport Utilities Main Office (Board Room) 170 Cope Blvd, Newport, TN 37821.

→Each bid must be submitted through BidNet Direct: https://www.bidnetdirect.com/tennessee/newportutilities

5. Notice of award will be issued after Board approval and evaluation of bid.