12-BC-BID-26-13 NTB.pdf

This is a Notice to Bidders issued by the County of Bergen, New Jersey for a cooperative purchasing contract (BC-BID-26-13) for Commercial Grounds Maintenance Equipment and Accessories. The County of Bergen seeks to establish twenty-four (24) month contracts with multiple catalog vendors commencing on or about May 7, 2026 through May 6, 2028 to supply gas, electric, and battery-powered lawn, turf, agriculture, compact construction, and outdoor power equipment for the Department of Parks and Recreation and registered New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Alliance members. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through the Bonfire eProcurement platform at https://co-bergen-nj.bonfirehub.com/ by Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 12 Noon prevailing time. Specifications and drawings are available at no cost on the County's website, where all bid addenda will also be posted in accordance with applicable state regulations. Interested bidders should monitor the website continuously through the bid opening date for any amendments.

Bidders must comply with New Jersey prevailing wage requirements under N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.37 and 34:11-56.38, as well as applicable state procurement regulations including N.J.S.A 10:5-31 and N.J.A.C. 17-27 et seq. Peter Gerrity, QPA, serves as the contact for this procurement. The contract structure allows for multiple vendors to be awarded, establishing a catalog pricing arrangement to serve both County departments and cooperative purchasing alliance members throughout the state.