Bid guide
How to bid on street-light separation work for the City of Rochester
What Rochester is buying
The City of Rochester is seeking an RG&E-approved electrical utility contractor to isolate or separate specified City-owned street-lighting facilities from RG&E’s distribution network when directed by the City.
The contract is for one year, with an option to extend. This may suit firms equipped to perform the specified utility electrical work and meet the RG&E-approval requirement.
Deadline and bid timing
Bids are due December 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. The solicitation was published November 2, 2026.
Submit through BidNet Direct, or as the notice directs, before the closing time. The information provided does not state what happens at the deadline, so check the solicitation notice for submission instructions.
Who may be a fit
This opportunity is aimed at an electrical utility contractor approved by RG&E, with expertise in isolating or separating street-lighting facilities from a distribution network.
Before pursuing it, confirm your firm can meet the approval requirement and perform the work described in the solicitation documents.
How to access and respond
Click “View the original posting” to open solicitation 525170 on BidNet Direct. The title and dates are public; sign in with a free BidNet Direct vendor account to view the full notice, documents, and addenda.
Submit your response through BidNet Direct, or follow any different submission direction in the notice, before December 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET.
Prepare a clear, complete response
Read the full notice and all available documents and addenda. Check the stated work, submission directions, and any required forms or attachments, and make sure your response addresses each requested item.
Explain your relevant utility electrical experience and clearly show that your firm meets the RG&E-approved contractor requirement. Allow time to complete portal submission before the deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from City of Rochester; the original posting controls.