NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids shall be received by the City of Atlantic City on

Thursday, October 9, 2026 at 12:30PM (Prevailing time) electronically to the City, through E-Procurement platform in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:34-1 et. Seq., on BidNet

Direct accessible via www.bidnetdirect.com//atlanticcity:

BID #25-75R Atlantic Avenue Street Tree Initiative Phase 2

Bids shall be electronically uploaded, no physical bids shall be received, opened or honored.

Specifications and instructions may be obtained from bid platform www.bidnetdirect.com//atlanticcity

Submission of Bid:

If indicated, bid submission shall be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond in the amount of ten per centum (10%) of the total amount of the bid, but not in excess of twenty thousand ($20,000) dollars and made payable to the City of

Atlantic City. Bidder shall submit a copy of the bid guarantee with electronic submittal and mail PRIOR to bid opening the original to the City of Atlantic City, Purchasing

Department, 1301 Bacharach Blvd, Suite 310, Atlantic City, NJ 08401. The bid bond may also be provided in certified check and cashier’s check in accordance with provisions within general requirements of this bid.

For zoom opening information contact:

Sean P. Canning, QPA scanning@TheCanningGroup.org

Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A.10:5-31 et seq. and

N.J.A.C. 17:27.

Bid results will be posted on www.bidnetdirect.com//atlanticcity within 24 hours of the bid opening. This bid has been advertised in accordance with the “Fair and Open

Basis” (N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5).

Kelly Astin, QPA

City of Atlantic City

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Commercial General Liability Insurance

$ 1,000,000.00 Each Occurrence (Bodily Injury and Property Damage)

$ 2,000,000.00 General Aggregate

$ 2,000,000.00 Products/Completed Operations Aggregate

$ 1,000,000.00 Personal and Advertising Injury

Contractual liability that will respond to Indemnification section shall be included in the policy.

The General Aggregate Limit shall apply separately to the work as defined in Section One, Scope of Services. As an alternative, the Contractor may provide Commercial general Liability

Insurance with no aggregate. Environmental Pollution Liability coverage shall not be excluded and may be added by a separate policy or by endorsement to the General Liability policy.

Professional Liability Insurance

$ 1,000,000 each claim

$ 3,000,000 Aggregate.

Contractor must confirm that the full limits are available and they have not been reduced by other claims.

Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance

$ 1,000,000.00 Combined Single Limit Bodily Injury and Property Damage. Coverage must include all owned, non-owned and hired vehicles used by the Contractor.

Workers' Compensation and Employers' liability Insurance

$ 500,000.00 Each Accident

$ 500,000.00 Each Employee for Injury by Disease

$ 500,000.00 Aggregate for Injury by Disease

SPECIFICATIONS & INSTRUCTIONS

If the Contractor is a Sole Proprietor, Partnership or LLC, Insurance Policy and Certificate must indicate that the proprietor/partners/members are "included". This requirement does not apply if inclusion is not allowed by law.

Other Conditions

The City, along with their respective elected or appointed officials, officers, agents and employees, shall be named as Additional Insureds for Operations and Products/Completed

Operations on the Contractor's Commercial general Liability Policy which must be primary and noncontributory with respect to the Additional Insureds.

It is expressly understood by the parties to this Agreement that it is the intent of the parties that any insurance obtained by the City is deemed excess, noncontributory and not co primary in relation to the coverage (s} procured by the Contractor, any of its Contractor's, officers, agents, subcontractors. employees or anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or by anyone for whose acts any of the aforementioned may be liable by operations of statute, government regulation or applicable case law.

A Waiver of Subrogation clause shall be added to the General Liability and Automobile policies in favor of the City, and this clause shall apply to the City's elected or appointed officials, officers, agents and employees. It should also apply to the Contractor's Worker's Compensation policy if allowed by state law. If the Contractor's policy limits are greater than the minimum limits noted above, the minimum limits required are automatically adjusted to those greater limits.

Prior to commencement of work, Contractor shall submit a Certificate of Insurance in favor of the City and as an Additional Insured Endorsement (in a form acceptable to the City) as required hereunder.

No Limitation on Liability

In any and all claims against the Additional Insureds by any employee of the Contractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by the Contractor or anyone for whose acts the

Contractor may be liable, the indemnification obligation shall not be limited by any limitation on the amount or type of damage, compensation or benefits payable by or for the Contractor under Workers' Compensation acts, disability benefit acts or other employee benefit acts.

Failure to Obtain/Maintain, Cancellation and Renewal

The Contractor shall maintain in effect all insurance coverages required under this

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SUBCONTRACTOR DECLARATION

Each bidder shall set forth in the bid the names, addresses and license number (when required) of each subcontractor for the furnishing of plumbing, and gas fitting and all kindred work, and of the steam power plants, steam and hot water heating and ventilating and refrigeration apparatus and all kindred work, steam power plants and kindred work, and electrical work, including any electrical power plants, tele-data, fire alarm, or security system, and structural steel and ornamental iron work, if any, for the construction, alteration or repair of any public buildings.

A general contractor that intends to utilize a specific subcontractor to perform work in one or more of the specialty trade categories shall provide the required information with regard to that subcontractor in the appropriate space for each specialty trade category applicable to the contract

Whenever a bid sets forth more than one subcontractor for any of the categories listed below, the bidder shall submit to the contracting unit a certificate signed by the bidder listing each subcontractor named in the bid for that category. The certificate shall set forth the scope of work, goods and services for which the subcontractor has submitted a price quote and which the bidder has agreed to award to each subcontractor should the bidder be awarded the contract. The certificate shall be submitted to the contracting unit simultaneously with the list of the subcontractors. The certificate may take the form of a single certificate listing all subcontractors or, alternatively, a separate certificate may be submitted for each subcontractor. If a bidder does not submit a certificate or certificates to the contracting unit, the contracting unit shall award the contract to the next lowest responsible bidder.

All bidders seeking to perform plumbing work on a publicly bid contract are required to comply with N.J.S.A. 45:14C-2 and N.J.A.C. 13:32-1.3. These provisions require that plumbing work on such contract may only be performed by an entity in which a licensed master plumber owns not less than 10% of the issued and outstanding shares of stock in the corporation, or not less than 10% of the capital of the partnership, or not less than 10% of the ownership of any other firm or legal entity. Accordingly, if a bidder intends to perform plumbing work on a publicly bid contract with its own employees or by the bidder himself, a master plumber shall possess an ownership interest that complies with N.J.S.A. 45:14C-2 and N.J.A.C. 13:32-1.3 in the entity submitting the bid. Alternately, if a bidder intends to perform such work through a subcontractor, a master plumber shall possess an ownership interest that complies with N.J.S.A. 45:14C-2 and N.J.A.C. 13:32-

1.3 in the subcontractor. There shall be submitted proof that each subcontractor is qualified in accordance with the rules and regulations of the State of New Jersey when such rules and regulations exist.

A general contractor that intends to perform work in one or more of the specialty trade categories through the use of its own employees or the general contractor himself rather than through the utilization of a subcontractor shall write the word “IN-HOUSE” next to each applicable category and then insert the name, and license number where required, of each such employee of the general contractor or the general contractor himself in the appropriate spaces for each specialty trade category applicable to the contract.

If the contract does not involve any of the specialty trade categories below, please insert the word “NONE” in each appropriate space provided.

Plumbing Work: __________________________________________________________

Phone #

Address

License Number:

Gas Fitting and All Kindred Work: ______________________________________________

License Number:

Steam Power Plants, Steam and Hot Water Heating and Ventilating and Refrigeration Apparatus and all

Kindred Work:

Name

Phone #

Address ______

License Number:___________________________________________________________

Electrical Work, including any Electrical Power Plants__________________________________

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1. The undersigned having carefully familiarized themself with the scope of work, technical specifications, administrative requirements, schedule of plantings, and conditions affecting the cost of the materials and their performance, and having carefully examined and fully understood the Bid Documents prepared by Atlantic City, hereby affirms and proposes to enter into a contract to provide all supervision, labor, materials, equipment, transportation and all other expenses required to supply, deliver and install completely the material covered by the

Bid Documents for the sum indicated against the applicable bid item.

2. The undersigned acknowledges that they have carefully examined the Instructions to

Bidders, Detailed Specifications, Drawings, and all Addenda acknowledged herein. Further, the undersigned has inspected the project site and fully understands the conditions affecting the work.

3. The undersigned hereby certifies that they have full authority to make the Proposal and does further declare that they are the only person or persons interested in this Proposal and has not entered into any collusion in preparing the Proposal.

4. If notified of acceptance of this Proposal within 60 days after the time set for opening bids, or any authorized extension of that time, the undersigned agrees to execute a contract for the

Work for the above stated sum in the form included in the Contract Documents, and to complete the work according to the terms and conditions of the contract within the time established in the Specifications.

5. The undersigned agrees, if awarded the Contract, to mobilize and begin work within 10 business days after the notice of award and substantially complete the entire work to the satisfaction of the Owner within the time stated in the Specifications. We further represent and certify that we will provide all equipment and other items necessary to complete the Contract.

BID PROPOSAL FORM

Item

Item Name Item Unit Estimated

Quantity

Bid Price

Numeric

Bid Price

Written

Total

1 Remove Concrete Flag Square Yard 320

2 Remove Tree Pit Debris Square Yard 560

3 Install Concrete Flag Square Foot 200

4 Replace Tree Pit Soil Square Yard 560

5 Plant Tree Each 148

SIGNATURE/DATE:______________________________________________________________________

COMPANY NAME:______________________________________________________________________

CONTRACT DEFINITIONS

1.0 GENERAL

1.01 DEFINITIONS

The following terms, when used in the Contract Documents, shall be defined as follows:

City

City of Atlantic City

1301 Bacharach Boulevard

Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Project Manager

TBD

Contractor

The party, firm, corporation, or authorized agent with whom the contract is executed.

Day

Calendar day, unless otherwise specified.

Legal Holiday

Any day on which the Owner does not conduct regular business. The Contractor shall contact the Owner for a list of these holidays.

Substantial Completion

The stage in the progress of the work when all systems are operational as designed and scheduled, and:

● All required inspections, certifications, permits, approvals, and licenses from authorities having jurisdiction are obtained;

● Instruction of the City’s personnel is complete;

● All final finishes are installed and the work is suitable for beneficial occupancy;

● Only minor punch list items remain that do not hinder the Owner’s normal operations.

● Punch list work shall be completed during off-hours or times when the work area is unoccupied. The

Contractor must certify that all remaining work will be completed within 30 calendar days (or as otherwise agreed) from the date of Substantial Completion. For site-related projects, Substantial Completion also requires that all site improvements—such as lighting, paving, striping, fencing, and stormwater features—are functional and in service, with only minor remaining work that does not impede access or use.

Final Completion

Occurs when all contractual obligations are fulfilled, including the delivery and acceptance of all required warranties and guarantees. The Project Manager will not issue the Final Certificate for Payment until all such documents are received and approved by the City.

1.02 CONSTRUING THE SPECIFICATIONS

To prevent disputes or litigation, the Bidder/Contractor acknowledges that the Project Manager shall have the authority to interpret the specifications, resolve ambiguities, and determine their intent and purpose. The Project

Manager’s interpretation shall be final, conclusive, and binding.

1.03 TIME LIMITS

If the City grants an extension of contract time, the Contractor shall not be entitled to additional compensation for the extension unless explicitly stated in writing at the time the extension is approved.

The absence of a response from the City or City’s Representative to a reservation of rights letter shall not be considered acceptance of a claim for additional compensation.

Any costs related to increased contract time due to change order work must be clearly identified and included in the change order request at the time of submission.

SCOPE OF WORK - TREE PLANTING CONTRACT

Atlantic Avenue Street Tree Initiative

City of Atlantic City, New Jersey

I. CONTRACT SUMMARY

This contract provides for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and performing all incidental work necessary for the planting of approximately 148 balled and burlapped (B&B) street trees, 2.5 to 3 inches in caliper, along Atlantic

Avenue, from Albany Avenue to Tennessee Avenue, in the City of Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Work includes: excavate, prepare, and expand tree beds; soil placement; and installing and maintaining trees. All work shall be guaranteed by the contractor for a period of two (2) years from the completion date of installation. The duration of the contract is 850 calendar days.

This is a prevailing wage contract subject to New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL) wage standards.

C. Bid Submission

a. Must be organized in the following order:

i. Cover Letter

ii. Company Experience

iii. Project Understanding and Approach

iv. Work Plan / Scope of Services

v. Project Schedule

vi. Key Personnel and Resumes, including all licensed sub-contractors.

vii. Cost Proposal

viii. Required Forms and Certifications

1. Document Checklist

2. Bid Proposal Form

3. Non‐Collusion Affidavit

4. New Jersey Business Registration Certificate

5. Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran, N.J.S.A. 52:32‐58

6. Federal Non‐Debarment Certification

7. EEO/ Affirmative Action Compliance

8. ISA Certified Arborist, NJ Licensed Tree Expert, or equivalent)

III. CONTRACTOR Experience

A. Contractor Experience

a. The Contractor shall demonstrate successful completion of similar projects within the past three (3) years.

b. The Contractor shall submit a one-page document outlining how their company will complete the scope of work, including a description of the equipment to be used and a proposed project schedule.

B. Contractor Personnel

a. The contractor shall designate one project leader holding an ISA Certified Arborist, NJ Licensed

Tree Expert, or equivalent certification, shall serve as the supervisor in charge responsible for overseeing all work activities and communicating with the Project Manager.

IV. GENERAL CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS

The following requirements apply to all contractors performing work under this contract and are intended to establish minimum standards for execution, safety, compliance, and documentation

A. Project Management

a. The Contractor shall obtain and /pay for all necessary permits required for work.

b. The Contractor must submit a daily routing sheet (format provided at preconstruction meeting) 12 hours in advance and notify the Project Manager of changes.

c. The Contractor must verify field conditions before work and report discrepancies to the Project

Manager immediately.

d. The Contractor shall regularly communicate work plans to the Project Manager in writing and shall promptly acknowledge and implement the Project Manager’s directions.

e. The Contractor shall notify affected residents and businesses at least 48 hours before construction via door hangers, detailing the work, schedule, closures, staging areas, access limits, utility interruptions, and other impacts.

f. The Contractor shall be responsible for full utility coordination, avoiding conflicts, and notifying the

Project Manager at least seven (7) days before any affected work.

g. Planting specifications shall conform to the Ordinance Amending Chapter 57A of the Code of

Atlantic City, which regulates the Shade Tree Committee, as supplemented.

h. The planting of trees shall be in accordance with the current edition of ANSI A300 Part 6.

B. Site Preparation and Restoration

a. The Contractor shall clear tree beds of brick pavers, concrete curb and tree grates.

b. The Contractor shall restore the project site and all adjacent properties to a condition equal to or better than that which existed prior to the commencement of work. Restoration includes, but is not limited to:

i. Repaving or replacing all disturbed paved and concrete surfaces, and

ii. Fertilizing and seeding all disturbed grassed areas.

The methods of conducting this work shall, as a minimum, conform to the following Articles of the New

Jersey Department of Transportation Standard Specifications, latest revision.

C. Traffic Control

a. Contractor shall avoid restricting traffic during peak hours (7:30–9:00 AM and 4:00–5:30 PM)

b. At least one lane in each direction must remain open at all times.

c. Proposed detours require prior approval from:

i. Project Manager

ii. Police Department

iii. Other relevant agencies

d. All signage must conform to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards.

e. Access for emergency vehicles must be maintained at all times.

f. Existing parking regulations shall remain unless temporary changes are coordinated and posted in advance.

D. No Parking Signs

a. The Contractor or their agent is directed to appear at the local police precinct where public-right-of-way tree planting is to be done at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to start of work giving location and side of the public-right-of-way to be posted. The Police Department may then post "No Parking" signs to facilitate tree plantings.

E. Vehicle Signage

a. The Contractor shall affix to each vehicle used during the performance of this contract a sign measuring two (2) feet high by three (3) feet wide. The sign shall use professional and legible fonts.

b. A sign template will be provided by the City of Atlantic City prior to construction. The sign shall include the following text:

Atlantic Avenue Street Tree Initiative

Tree Planting Program by contract for the City of Atlantic City

Pedestrian and Work Zone Safety

c. All pedestrian and vehicle traffic control measures must meet OSHA, MUTCD (NJDOT), and

ADA standards.

i. Each tree bed/work zone shall be marked with a minimum of four (4) 28-inch reflective cones.

ii. Additional traffic control devices shall be provided as directed by the Project Manager.

iii. Materials must be staged to maintain a clear sidewalk width of at least 39 inches.

iv. If a sidewalk closure is required, signage and a safe, separated pedestrian detour shall be provided.

v. No materials or equipment may be stored on private property unless specifically designated.

vi. The Project Manager may require removal of materials or equipment over weekends.

F. Dust Control

a. The Contractor shall control dust in all work areas using approved methods (e.g., watering, chemical treatment) to keep surfaces visibly damp as needed. Adequate equipment must be maintained for continuous dust control, with all costs included in bid prices.

V. WORK TASK SPECIFICATIONS

G. Remove Concrete Flag

a. Scope of Work

The Contractor shall cut and remove designated sidewalk flags to prepare tree pits. Work shall include saw cutting, breaking, disposal, cleaning of pit edges, and restoration of adjacent areas as required.

b. Measurement and Payment

Payment shall be made per Square Yard (SY) of concrete flag removed, upon completion and acceptance by the Project Manager.

c. Method

i. The Contractor shall mark out the limits of removal in accordance with contract drawings and as directed by the Project Manager.

ii. The Contractor shall saw cut concrete to the full depth along straight, accurate lines.

iii. The Contractor shall break, remove, and dispose of all concrete. The Contractor shall clean pit edges of loose material and debris.

iv. The Contractor shall secure all open pits overnight in accordance with MUTCD standards and

Atlantic City regulations.

The Contractor shall restore all adjacent curbs, sidewalks, and surfaces in accordance with

NJDOT Standard Specifications.

H. Remove Tree Pit Debris

The Contractor shall, upon removal of the concrete sidewalk flag, immediately proceed with the removal and disposal of all material beneath the designed tree pit. This task will be performed after removal of concrete flag, where present. All material shall be disposed of offsite in accordance with applicable regulations.

b. Measurement and Payment

Payment shall be made per Square Yard (SY), upon completion and acceptance of clean tree pit excavation.

c. Method

i. The Contractor shall mark out and identify the limits of excavation.

ii. The Contractor shall excavate and remove all debris, rubble, and unsuitable fill to the required planting depth of up to 30 inches deep.

iii. The Contractor shall maintain vertical sidewalls unless otherwise directed by the Project

Manager.

iv. The Contractor shall leave each pit clean with a firm, even subgrade tamped to prevent settlement.

v. The Contractor shall dispose of all unsuitable material offsite in accordance with applicable regulations.

vi. The Contractor shall backfill the pit with approved topsoil immediately after debris removal

(see Item “Replace Tree Pit Soil”). In cases where the Project Manager approves delay of backfill, the Contractor shall secure all open pits overnight in accordance with MUTCD standards and Atlantic City regulations.

vii. Where underground obstructions preventing task completion are identified to and validated by the Project Manager, the Project Manager may direct the Contractor replace the excavated soil without disposal or substitution and to tamp firm to eliminate settlement.

I. Install Concrete Flag

a. Scope of Work

The Contractor shall restore sidewalk surfaces with new concrete flags in all areas disturbed by tree bed adjustments or removals. All work shall conform to the 2019 NJDOT Standard Specifications for

Road and Bridge Construction and Standard Construction Details, as amended or supplemented.

Materials used shall meet NJDOT 2019 standards.

b. Measurement and Payment

Payment shall be made per Square Yard (SY), measured in place and accepted by the Project

Manager.

c. Method

i. The Contractor shall prepare the subgrade in accordance with NJDOT Section 606

(“Sidewalks, Driveways, and Islands”).

ii. The Contractor shall place Class “B” air-entrained Portland Cement Concrete with joint fillers per Section 914.01 and cure per Section 903.10; where directed, substitute Hot Mix

Asphalt

iii. The Contractor shall finish all surfaces to match the existing sidewalk line and grade.

iv. The Contractor shall restore all adjacent surfaces to a condition equal to or better than pre-construction condition.

J. Replace Tree Pit Soil

a. Scope of Work

The Contractor shall backfill tree pits with approved soil suitable for sustaining vigorous tree growth.

b. Measurement and Payment

i. Payment shall be made per Cubic Yard (CY) of soil replaced, upon completion and acceptance by the Project Manager.

c. Method

i. The Contractor shall place agricultural topsoil with a pH of 5.5–6.5, uniform in composition and free of debris, stones, or toxins, and shall provide the Project Manager with a receipt of material content analysis.

ii. The Contractor shall incorporate approved soil amendments into the backfill, including:

1. Bio-stimulants

2. Organic matter

3. Ecto- and endomycorrhizal fungi

iii. The Contractor shall mix amendments at one-third to one-half the root ball depth.

iv. The Contractor shall submit product labels to the Project Manager for approval prior to use.

v. The Contractor shall ensure that soil level remains at or slightly below the surrounding sidewalk grade for all tree beds for the duration of the contract, and .

correct settling or heaving for a two (2) period.

K. Plant Tree

The Contractor shall furnish and install procured street trees, including procurement, delivering, storing, handling, planting, staking, tying, pruning, mulching, watering, and maintaining each tree through the two (2) year guarantee period.

b. Measurement and Payment

Payment shall be made per Each (EA) tree planted, complete in place and accepted by the Project

Manager.

c. Method

i. Ordering & Delivery

1. The Contractor shall order all specified trees and notify the Project Manager immediately if substitutions are required.

2. The Contractor shall submit order receipts and delivery timeframe estimates to the

Project Manager at least 5 working days prior to delivery.

3. The Contractor shall coordinate and organize delivery schedules to allow inspection by Project Manager of all plant material upon arrival.

4. The Contractor shall store all accepted plant material in a manner that maintains health and viability until planting.

5. The Project Manager shall inspect and reject any trees that are diseased, damaged, infested, or undersized; the contractor shall remove the rejected trees from the site and secure suitable replacements

6.

ii. Planting

1. Planting specifications shall conform to the Ordinance…