Aeration Services - Parks & GC Turf-Grass

Bergen County, New Jersey is soliciting bids for aeration services for county parks and golf course turf-grass through bid BC-BID-25-29, with a 12-month contract period and one optional 12-month renewal. The procurement covers comprehensive aeration techniques including DriJect, Deep Tine, Hollow tine, Solid tine, Drill and Fill, Slit Trench, and Verti Drain, designed to improve soil composition, air and water movement, and root growth for turf areas. Vendors must submit all-inclusive rates by square footage, square yardage, or acreage, with separate pricing for the initial and renewal periods. The bid will be received electronically through the Bonfire eProcurement platform at www.Bergenbids.com on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 12 Noon. Potential bidders are required to comply with New Jersey state regulations regarding equal employment opportunities and must regularly check the website for potential addenda or updates to the solicitation.

The county has established robust set-aside and diversity initiatives through its Joint Venture and Set-Aside Program, which specifically promotes economic inclusion for Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women's Business Enterprises (WBE), Veteran Business Enterprises (VBE), and Small Business Enterprises (SBE). To qualify, businesses must have their principal place of business in New Jersey, be independently owned and operated, and meet specific ownership requirements of at least 51% ownership and control by qualified groups. Interested businesses can register on the Bergen County Purchasing portal and can be certified through various government agencies including the State of New Jersey Department of Treasury, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, NJ Transit, U.S. Small Business Administration, and U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. While no specific award value is listed, the contract includes comprehensive insurance requirements, including $1,000,000 in Comprehensive General Liability and Automobile Liability insurance, and Worker's Compensation Insurance at statutory limits. The county reserves the right to add or delete services with proportional price adjustments and contingent upon fiscal year budget availability.