2027 Professional Service-licensed Tree Expert

The Township of Hamilton, New Jersey is requesting proposals for professional service-licensed tree expert services for 2027, with proposals due October 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET and questions due October 16, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. ET. The procurement is conducted as a fair and open process under N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 et seq.

Mandatory insurance requirements include Workers Compensation Insurance; General Liability Insurance with limits of $1 million per person and $1 million per accident for bodily injury and $500,000 for property damage; Automotive Liability Insurance; and Professional Liability/Error & Omissions insurance. Proposers must submit stockholder disclosure, Iran investment activity certification, Russia-Belarus certification, New Jersey Business Registration Certificate, Non-Collusion Affidavit, affirmative action compliance documentation, and references from a minimum of three prior clients, with preference for government contracts.

The scope encompasses all duties related to licensed tree expert services within the Township of Hamilton, a municipality of approximately 90,000 residents in Mercer County spanning 40 square miles. The contract term runs January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027, with a maximum duration of 12 consecutive months under N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12. Service commencement occurs upon Township direction and receipt of a purchase order.

Award criteria include qualifications, merit, cost competitiveness, references, and experience. Pricing and cost proposals are evaluation factors but not sole determinants. The Township may award to multiple professionals, reject any or all proposals, and increase or decrease quantities as needed. Contract awards are expected during the first or second Council meeting in January 2027. The bid opening will be conducted publicly and livestreamed via YouTube. The Township is exempt from sales, use, and excise taxes.