Construction

Construction

This page is your one-stop destination for all the applications, agreements, and requirements needed for construction projects. Whether you're starting a new build or working on upgrades, you’ll find everything you need here to ensure compliance and streamline your process.
BPU BUSINESS OFFICE
Brainerd Public Utilities Business Office
8027 Highland Scenic Rd
PO Box 373
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 829-8726

CONTACT DETAILS

  • 8027 Highland Scenic Rd.
    Brainerd MN 56401
  • email@bpu.org
  • Business Office: (218) 829-8726
  • Emergencies: (218) 829-2193

Schedule Of Fees

September, 2024
Disconnect/Reconnect Electricity  
 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (dropping lines, meter maintenance, etc) No Charge
 After hours Emergency Disconnect/Reconnect No Charge
 Temporary Service-If line is extended additional fees could be incurred $150.00
 Disconnected delinquent accounts & Foreclosures - 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. $50.00
    
Special Events  
 Service Charge (Additional charges could be incurred) $150.00
 Electric commercial base service charge per meter $25.00
 Commercial kWh charge $0.10581
    
Turn Off/On Water  
 7:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m. No Charge
 After hours Emergency Turn Off No Charge
 Disconnected delinquent accounts & Foreclosures - 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. $50.00
    
Tampering With Meter  
 Tampering Fee $350.00
 Additional Reconnect Fee $50.00
 3 month average deposit Varies
    
    

New Water Service-1" (main to curb stop)  

RESTORATION IS OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY

Total Costs Incurred
    
Water Main Tap  
 3/4" or 1" plus materials $300.00
 1 1/2" or 2" plus materials $600.00
    
Water Transmitter $140.00
    
Water Meters  
 5/8" - 1/2" Iperl $235.00
 3/4" Iperl $235.00
 1" Iperl $325.00
 1 1/2" Omni-C2  $1,935.00
 2" Omni-C2  $2,235.00
 3" Omni-C2  $2,820.00
 4" Omni T2  $4,910.00
    
Bulk Water Sales  
 Service Charge $19.30
 Charge per 1,000 gallons $4.10
 Hydrant Meter Deposit - (Refundable) $1,000.00
    
Pole Attachments - annually per pole $7.00
    
Security Lights - monthly per light  $12.50 + sales tax 
 No charge to install if installed on existing pole  
    
Oversize Loads   
 Under $500 estimate Full estimate before move
 Over $500 estimate $500 + 50% of est. cost over $500
    
BPU Equipment and Employees   
 Hourly Rate Per Employee $70/hr
 After Hours Hourly Rate Per Employee $105/hr
 Materials Materials + 20% & sales tax
 Truck $100/day
 Backhoe $45/hr
 Generator $950/day + fuel