2028 Line Clearing

Entegrus Powerlines Inc. is soliciting tenders for line clearing services for the 2028 calendar year within its Southwest service territory, including areas such as Chatham Northeast, Parkhill, Ridgetown, and Thamesville. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, tools, machinery, and transportation to trim or cut trees and brush to ensure an uninterruptible power supply. Specific clearance requirements include a minimum of 10 feet for primary wires and 3 feet for secondary and service wires. The scope also includes removing dead wood and climbing vines from poles and guy wires, adhering to strict pruning techniques to maintain tree aesthetics. Work is scheduled to begin around mid-January 2028, with substantial completion required by September 30, 2028. Bidders are evaluated based on pricing, project execution plans, and organizational stability. Award requirements include a performance bond equal to 50 percent of the contract price for bids exceeding 25,000 dollars, a minimum of 5 million dollars in liability insurance, and a current WSIB clearance certificate. Contractors must ensure 100 percent corporate and employee compliance through the Entegrus online system and adhere to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and IHSAA Electrical Utility Safety Rules. All employees must complete the Entegrus Health and Safety Orientation program. Bids must be submitted via the Entegrus bidsandtenders.ca portal by the October 28, 2026, deadline.