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

The County of Middlesex is soliciting bids to furnish, deliver, plant, and provide post‑planting care for 25 trees (13 Rutgers Dogwood and 12 Red Maple) in Spring Lake Park, South Plainfield, NJ. The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price, FOB‑destination agreement requiring the contractor to handle all aspects of tree procurement, site preparation, planting according to ANSI A300 standards, staking, mulching, protective tubing, and a two‑month watering program. Bidders must submit electronic bids by October 29, 2026, and provide required certifications (NJ Tree Expert license, insurance, maintenance bond, etc.). The project’s planting window is October 1 – November 30, 2026, with a maintenance bond equal to up to 15 % of contract value and a two‑year warranty on workmanship. • Scope: Furnish, deliver, plant, and care for 25 trees (species, sizes specified). • Location: Spring Lake Park, South Plainfield, NJ (40°35'11.8"N 74°24'36.5"W). • Timeline: Bid release Oct 8 2026; bid deadline Oct 29 2026; planting window Oct 1 – Nov 30 2026. • Requirements: NJ Board of Tree Experts registration, LTE certificate, insurance, maintenance bond, various compliance forms. • Contract type: Firm‑fixed‑price, no price escalation, maintenance bond (15 % of contract), 2‑year warranty. • Evaluation: Lowest responsible bid; set‑aside for qualified business enterprises (20 % goal).