Lawn Maintenance Services, Parks, Entryways & Aisles

The City of Newark, NJ, is soliciting bids under solicitation number 2026-17 for professional lawn maintenance, mowing, and trimming services for various parks, entryways, and aisles, including sites such as Sussex Park, Liberty Park, and Bruce Branch Park. The contract is for an initial term of 24 consecutive months with a provision for one two-year extension. Mowing services are required from April 1 through November 30, generally every two weeks, while cleaning and upkeep of entryways and aisles are performed on an as-needed basis. The scope of work includes leaf removal, pruning shrubs and shade trees, applying liquid weed treatments and granular dormant fertilizer, and over-seeding with athletic turf grass seed. The contractor must provide all necessary labor, tools, equipment, and materials. Bids must be submitted electronically via the ProcureNow portal by December 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Award decisions will be based on the lowest base bid, lowest net bid, or unit prices from a responsible bidder. Mandatory submission documents include a notarized Hold Harmless Agreement, Statement of Ownership Disclosure, Bidder Qualification Questionnaire, and certifications regarding EEO, ADA, and prohibited activities in Russia, Belarus, and Iran. Contractors must comply with the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act, submit certified payroll records within ten days of wage payments, and adhere to the N.J. Worker and Community Right to Know Law for chemical labeling. The City of Newark is exempt from all local, state, and federal sales and use taxes.