175 S Van Brunt Street Ground Space – Lease of a portion of real property

The City of Englewood in Bergen County, New Jersey is soliciting a ground lease for approximately 2,380 square feet of property located at 175 S Van Brunt Street, specifically on Block 2411, Lot 1.01. The procurement involves leasing a property currently containing an existing monopole and associated communications equipment, with the intent to grant a communications infrastructure lease. The proposed lease term is ten years with two optional five-year renewals, potentially extending to a total of twenty years. The bid is scheduled to be electronically opened on October 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM, with submissions to be made through BidNet Direct. Key deliverables include the right to maintain and operate communications facilities, including existing tower structures, antenna support structures, and related equipment. The successful bidder will be responsible for all maintenance, utilities, and regulatory compliance. The minimum monthly base rent is set at $5,285.00, with annual CPI increases, and an additional minimum revenue share of $1,405 per month for subtenants.

The procurement appears open to all qualified telecommunications infrastructure providers, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned. Bidders must submit standard documentation including non-collusion affidavits, affirmative action forms, Iran and Russia-Belarus disclosures, and proof of insurance. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will award the contract to the highest responsible bidder meeting the specifications. While no incumbent vendor is explicitly identified, the bid references an existing monopole and communications equipment already in place. The potential revenue generation from this lease could range between $63,420 to $76,104 annually, depending on base rent and revenue sharing calculations. Interested parties are encouraged to review the complete bid specifications and can seek technical support at 1-800-835-4603 option #2 if experiencing issues with bid submission. A Zoom meeting is also scheduled to provide additional information, with meeting details included in the original posting.