Description
The College of New Jersey is seeking a qualified vendor to supply, plant, and maintain 385 native trees on the Green Lane Athletic Fields. The scope includes procurement of specific tree species, site preparation, utility marking, deer‑guard installation, irrigation‑bag setup, mulching, and two‑year post‑plant maintenance (watering, pruning, and warranty replacements). The contract may run up to three years, with a one‑year warranty on all trees and an optional two‑year warranty if additional alternates are awarded. Vendors must provide detailed unit pricing, meet extensive documentation requirements, and furnish a 10 % bid bond (capped at $20,000).
• 385 trees across ten native species, each minimum 2‑2.5 in. caliper, B&B stock.
• Full site work: utility locate, soil preparation, mulching, deer‑guard installation (Parcel A), irrigation‑bag installation/removal each winter.
• Warranty & maintenance: one‑year replacement warranty, optional second‑year warranty, structural pruning in Year 2, and monthly watering logs.
• Mandatory certifications: NJ business registration, Public Works Contractor registration, insurance, equal‑employment language, non‑collusion affidavit, and several compliance disclosures.
• Deadline‑driven process: questions due May 11, addenda posted May 13, bid submission May 27, award expected within 60 days of opening.