Maintenance of City Grounds and Garden Plots

The City of Ocean City, New Jersey, is seeking a qualified contractor to perform weekly upkeep, care, and maintenance of a large portfolio of municipal grounds and garden plots across multiple locations. The work includes mowing, trimming, edging, weed control, and general landscape upkeep for approximately 50 distinct sites ranging from small alley‑way plots to large park and firehouse areas. Bidders must submit sealed electronic bids via the OpenGov procurement portal, meet insurance and bonding requirements, and comply with extensive New Jersey affirmative‑action, anti‑discrimination, and environmental statutes. • Scope: Weekly landscaping/grounds maintenance for ~50 city‑owned sites (total area > 1 million sq ft). • Contract type: Open‑end, sealed bid (Invitation for Bid) – award based on lowest responsible bid. • Timeline: Release Oct 14 2026; questions due Oct 19 2026; bid submission deadline Oct 29 2026 2 PM EST. • Insurance: $1 M per occurrence CG/L, $2 M aggregate, workers’ comp, automotive liability, umbrella $2 M, etc. • Mandatory compliance: NJ affirmative‑action, EEOC/ADA, New Jersey Business Registration Certificate, ownership disclosure. • No mandatory pre‑bid conference or site visit; optional attendance encouraged. • Payment: Fixed‑price contract; adjustments possible for quantity changes > 20 % or emergency extensions up to 6 months. • Estimated contract value (based on number of sites and typical weekly landscaping rates) likely between $0.5 M and $1.2 M over the contract term.