FURNISHING, DELIVERY, PLANTING, AND CARING OF TREES AT SPRING LAKE PARK

The Middlesex County Department of Infrastructure Management, Office of Parks and Recreation is soliciting bids for the furnishing, delivery, planting, and caring of trees at Spring Lake Park. The scope of work includes the installation of 13 Rutgers Dogwoods and 12 Red Maples, both requiring a minimum 2-inch trunk caliper, with planting scheduled for the fall window between October 1, 2026, and November 30, 2026. All nursery stock must adhere to the ANSI Z60.1 - 2025 standard. The contractor is responsible for watering the trees during installation and providing routine watering starting April 15, 2027. The contract spans a two-year period, with all deliveries and performance occurring at Spring Lake Park on a firm fixed-price, F.O.B. destination basis. Award selection is based on the lowest net bid from a responsible bidder, though the County may also award based on unit prices. Bidders must submit a comprehensive vendor questionnaire via the electronic procurement portal by November 25, 2026, including a statement of ownership, non-collusion affidavit, and a New Jersey Licensed Tree Expert certificate. Key compliance requirements include adherence to prevailing wage laws, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and mandatory equal employment opportunity language. Payment terms are set at sixty calendar days from the receipt of a properly executed invoice or the delivery of goods and services.