Asplundh

Contractor: Asplundh Construction, LLC

Labor rates: 141 · Equipment rates: 54

7997 units across 12 service areas.

Priced: 7996 · Blank: 1

Also parsed 17 hydrovac, 0 traffic rates.

DTE_Supplier_Terms__Rev_02-26_-_REDLINE_(Rev_01)_Asplundh_Construction_Redlines_5-22-26.docx · 212,377 characters ingested

Terms and Conditions

for Services

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DEFINITIONS	3

CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES	4

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR	4

CONTRACTOR’S EMPLOYEES AND MANAGEMENT	4

HIRING AND SUBCONTRACTING	5

COOPERATION AND OTHER CONTRACTS	5

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT	5

WORK AREAS AND ACCESS	6

SITE SERVICES AND FACILITIES	6

LINES, GRADES AND MONUMENTS	6

SITE CONDITIONS	6

CLEANUP OF SITE	6

USE OF COMPANY’S EQUIPMENT, PERSONNEL AND FACILITIES	7

SAFETY AND SECURITY	7

REPORTING OF ACCIDENTS AND SECURITY INCIDENTS	7

WORK DOCUMENTS	8

CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALS	8

ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS	8

INTERRUPTION OF SERVICES	8

INSPECTION	8

USE OF COMPLETED PORTIONS OF THE WORK	9

LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO WORK	9

SCHEDULE AND PROGRESS	9

CHANGES	9

DELAYS	10

SUSPENSION	10

COMPANY’S RIGHT TO PERFORM THE WORK	10

DISPUTE RESOLUTION	10

LIENS	11

PAYMENT	11

GENERAL REPRESENTATIONS	11

CONTRACTOR COVENANTS	12

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE	12

CONFIDENTIALITY	13

TAXES	14

PERMITS	15

INSURANCE	15

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY	15

WARRANTY	15

TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE	16

TERMINATION FOR CAUSE	16

INDEMNIFICATION	17

LIQUIDATED DAMAGES	17

WAIVER OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES	17

SET OFF	17

RECORDS AND AUDITS	17

ASSIGNMENT	18

FORCE MAJEURE	18

NON-WAIVER	18

NOTICES	18

SAVING CLAUSE-INDEPENDENT TERMS	18

SURVIVAL	18

NON-EXCLUSIVITY	18

CONSTRUCTION OF TERMS; SECTION HEADINGS	18

GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION	18

ENTIRE AGREEMENT	18

NUCLEAR POWER PLANT ADDITIONAL TERMS	19

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PIPELINE FACILITY REQUIREMENTS	19

FEDERAL CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS	19

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION REQUIREMENTS	19

PROTECTION OF COMPANY DATA	19

VENDOR REMOTE OR ONSITE ACCESS SECURITY	19

NERC CIP COMPLIANCE	19

TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR EQUIPMENT SERVICE (CONTRACTOR FACILITY)	19

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION	20

TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR SERVICES

DEFINITIONS

The following terms shall have the following meanings:

“Affiliate” means, with respect to any Person, each Person that directly or indirec

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RFP NO. 238244
DTE OVERHEAD CONSTRUCTION
PROPOSAL
MICHAEL FORREST
ASPLUNDH CONSTRUCTION, LLC
MAY 22, 2026

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DTE RFP No. 238244 	1 of 5
May 22, 2026
Chad Gritzmaker
Supply Chain – Strategic Supply Category Manager
DTE Energy
1 Energy Plaza
Detroit, MI 48226
RE: RFP No. 238244 – DTE Overhead Construction
Dear Mr. Gritzmaker,
Asplundh Construction is pleased to submit our response to DTE Energy’s Request for Proposal (RFP) No.
238244 for Overhead Construction services. We appreciate the opportunity to participate and value our
ongoing engagement with DTE.
We have been operating on DTE’s system for many years, giving us a strong understanding of DTE’s
operational requirements, standards, and expectations.
Our proposal is designed to support dependable execution in the field, with a focus on responsiveness,
coordination, and consistent delivery. We have aligned our approach with DTE’s expectations while
maintaining the flexibility to respond to DTE’s changing operational demands and priorities.
We welcome the opportunity to discuss our proposal further and address any questions during your
evaluation. Thank you for your consideration and continued partnership.
Sincerely,
Michael Forrest
Sr. Vice President
Asplundh Construction, LLC

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DTE RFP No. 238244 	2 of 5
Table of Contents
1.0 Exective Summary .................................................................................. 3
2.0 Exhibit D1 – Unit Pricing Rates................................................................ 4
3.0 Exhibit D2 – T&E Pricing Rates ................................................................ 3
4.0 Company Questionnaire ......................................................................... 4
5.0 Terms & Conditions ................................................................................ 4
6.0 Diversity ................................................................................................. 5
Appendix 1 – DTE Overhead Construction - Asplu

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Rev. 2/2026
Page 1 of 4
EXCLUSIVE CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT
This Exclusive Confidentiality Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into as
of March 30th 2026 between [DTE Entity Name] DTE (“DTE”), whose address is One Energy
Plaza, Detroit, Michigan 48226, and Asplundh Construction, LLC a NY LLC (“Recipient”), whose
address is 93 Sills Road Yaphank NY 11980 each sometimes individually referred to as “Party”
or collectively referred to as “Parties”.
WHEREAS, Recipient desires that DTE disclose certain Confidential Information relating
to the Project; and
WHEREAS, DTE desires to protect the confidentiality of such information.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of DTE’s disclosure of Confidential
Information and of the mutual promises contained in this Agreement, each Party agrees as
follows:
1. Project. For purposes of this Agreement, Project means _________________________.
2. Confidential Information. The term Confidential Information means any information disclosed
by DTE, or on behalf of DTE, to Recipient, whether written, oral or otherwise and includes,
but is not limited to, any and all technical, business or financial information or property owned
by or licensed to DTE or otherwise relating to DTE and/or any of its affiliates and related entities
which is disclosed to Recipient, including but not limited to information regarding products,
processes, personnel, finances, operations, trade secrets, know-how, formulas, data, network
configuration, strategic partners, drawings, proprietary information, marketing, strategic or
other plans, energy generation, transmission or distribution costs, customer names or lists,
prices, or any other non-public information. Confidential Information includes information
disclosed prior to formal institution of the Project, during the Project, or after formal termination
of the Project. Confidential Information also includes written notes, memorandum, analyses,
studies or reports made or prepared by Recipient or it