Cdbg jersey city tree planting

The City of Jersey City is seeking qualified contractors for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) City-Wide Tree Planting contract through a sealed bid process. The project involves planting up to 750 trees during spring and fall planting seasons, with specific requirements for tree bed preparation, planting street trees in various caliper sizes (2.0-2.5", 2.5-3", and 3.0-4"), and installing steel tree bed guards. Sealed bids will be received on May 8, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at 280 Grove Street, Jersey City, with all bid documents to be downloaded from BidNetDirect.com. The contract includes a two-year guarantee period during which the contractor must maintain, water, and replace trees as needed. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation and comply with all specification requirements. The evaluation will focus on identifying the lowest responsible bidder meeting all project specifications, with a comprehensive review of submitted documentation and ability to meet the project's technical and operational requirements.

The procurement includes specific set-aside requirements for minority and women-owned businesses, with participation goals of 20% for each category. Contractors must provide a 10% bid guarantee not exceeding $20,000 and submit various legal documents, including business registration certificates, non-collusion affidavits, and ownership disclosure forms. The contract requires compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action regulations. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contract is funded through CDBG and will be awarded based on unit-based pricing that covers tree bed preparation, planting, staking, mulching, and two years of maintenance. Potential bidders should note the comprehensive documentation requirements and the need to demonstrate technical capability to perform the specialized tree planting and maintenance services across Jersey City's urban landscape.