West Orange Township Civicplus #RE BID 2026 TREE PLANTING

2026 Tree Planting and Maintenance Services for Township of West Orange, NJ

The Township of West Orange, New Jersey, is seeking bids for its 2026 Tree Planting project at various township locations. - Government Buyer: - Township of West Orange, Essex County, NJ - Managed by the Qualified Purchasing Agent, Panayiota Reynolds - Specifications prepared by Walt Kipp, Forester - Products and Services Requested: - Supply and planting of approximately 200 street trees, including: - American Hornbeam (28) - Hawthorn (28) - Redbud (28) - Basswood (29) - Sour Gum (29) - Swamp White Oak (29) - Princeton Elm (29) - Trees must be 2-2.5 inch caliper B&B or 15-gallon pot size - Tree planting service includes staking, vinyl tree guard, Arbortie, 2-3 inches mulch, topsoil backfill, watering, and two-year maintenance and guarantee - Installation of root barriers and deer fencing as needed (priced per tree) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All work must be completed within 60 calendar days after Notice to Proceed, with planting suspended December–March and June–September - Final planting must be completed by June 30, 2026 - Compliance with local laws, safety, traffic control, and environmental standards is required - Contractors must provide a Non-Collusion Affidavit and a Certified Check or Bid Bond (10% of bid, min $500, max $20,000) - Registration with New Jersey Department of Labor and Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue is mandatory - Affirmative Action and Disclosure Statement compliance required - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; this is an open solicitation for tree planting services and related goods

Description

The Township of West Orange, New Jersey, is soliciting sealed bids for the re-bid of the 2026 Tree Planting project at various locations within the township. The work must be completed within 60 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed, with a suspension period allowed during December through March. Bids are to be submitted by April 9, 2026, and must include a Non-Collusion Affidavit and a Certified Check or Bid Bond of at least 10% of the bid amount. Specifications prepared by the township forester are available for review and can be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Agent or via the township website.

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