2027 Landscape Hardscape Materials as needed

The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) of New Jersey is soliciting bids for the procurement of landscaping hardscape materials, primarily mulch and screened topsoil, to support operations under its Special Improvement District Division. The contract is structured as a requirements-type agreement with an initial term of one year and anoption to renew for a second year, contingent upon vendor performance and cost savings demonstrated during the first year. Bids must conform to strict specifications: mulch must consist of 100% virgin wood chips with no pesticides or toxins, and topsoil must meet New Jersey Department of Transportation standards. All materials must be manufactured or produced in the United States to comply with the Buy American Act and delivered F.O.B. destination to the CRDA Warehouse in Atlantic City within five business days of order placement. Quantities listed in the bid table are estimates only and not guaranteed, and the CRDA reserves the right to issue individual purchase orders during the contract term or reject all bids at its discretion. Bidders are required to submit eleven mandatory certifications and forms, including disclosures of investigations, political contributions, subcontractor utilization plans, and certification of compliance with New Jersey’s Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goals, which include specific targets for African-American, Hispanic, Asian-American, and female-owned businesses. The vendor must demonstrate good faith efforts to utilize registered SBE subcontractors and comply with state-affirmative action and equal employment laws. Subcontracting is permitted but requires prior written consent from the CRDA and full responsibility remains with the prime contractor. The contract prohibits assignment without approval, includes a set-off provision allowing payment withholding for outstanding state tax obligations, and bans gifts or gratuities to CRDA personnel. Awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all requirements, with no trade-off between price and technical factors. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Bonfire portal by the August 12, 2026 deadline, with strict formatting and file size limits. Payment will be made within 45 days of invoice receipt, and no sales tax may be included due to CRDA’s tax-exempt status. Failure to submit any of the required documentation or misrepresentation of status may result in immediate bid rejection or contract termination.