Description
The City of Trenton’s Department of Housing & Economic Development is seeking a qualified contractor to install, maintain, and later remove holiday lighting on fourteen (14) street‑side trees along South Warren Street (between State Street and Lafayette Street). The contract is for one year, beginning after award (installation to start in November, removal in February), with an optional one‑year extension subject to funding. The vendor must supply all lights, hardware, and equipment, connect to existing streetlamps, and ensure code‑compliant, safe installation. The contractor is responsible for any tree damage and must provide safety plans, a detailed work schedule, and cost breakdowns. Three references are required, and all bids must be sealed and submitted by October 27, 2026, 11:00 AM. A non‑mandatory pre‑bid meeting is scheduled for October 12, 2026, 3:00 PM at 102 S. Warren St., Trenton.
• Scope: Supply and install holiday light wraps on 14 trees (up to 30 ft high) and remove them after the season.
• Materials & Labor: All lighting, mounting hardware, and labor included; reuse possible for extension year.
• Schedule: Installation in November, removal in February (exact dates coordinated with the City).
• Funding: Fixed‑price bid for Year 1; separate price for optional Year 2.
• Compliance: Must meet New Jersey equal‑employment, ADA, and non‑collusion requirements; provide certifications and disclosures.
• Submission: Sealed bid package (original + 2 copies) to Purchasing Agent by 10/27/2026 11:00 AM; questions due 10/16/2026.