FURNISHING, DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION OF NYLON BALL SAFETY NET SYSTEMS

Solicitation B-26-127, issued by the Middlesex County Office of Purchasing on September 28, 2026, seeks bids for the furnishing, delivery, and installation of nylon ball safety net systems for the Department of Infrastructure Management, Office of Parks and Recreation. The scope of work specifically requires the installation of StormGuard professionally pre-engineered break-away ball safety netting systems, including 25-foot and 20-foot straight pole systems, with the 20-foot system designated for Joseph Medwick Park in Carteret, New Jersey. The contract is scheduled to commence five days after the award and must be completed within thirty days. The award will be granted based on the lowest total lump sum amount. To be eligible, installers must demonstrate experience with at least five ball safety netting system installations or similar projects within the last three years. Products must comply with NFHS, NCAA, IAAF, and ASBA standards, and the manufacturer must hold a current ASBA Supplier Certificate of Distinction. Bidders are required to submit a bid sheet and price certification form via the OpenGov portal by October 20, 2026. Additional requirements for award include a Business Registration Certificate, ADA compliance forms, and disclosures regarding investment activities in Iran and prohibited activities in Russia and Belarus. The procurement also supports a Qualified Business Enterprise Set-Aside Program and mandates compliance with prevailing wage laws and the Davis-Bacon Act.