Cdbg supply & delivery of various trees

The City of Jersey City is seeking bid proposals for the supply and delivery of various trees through a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded contract. The procurement covers the furnishing and delivery of nursery stock, specifically deciduous and evergreen street trees in three distinct caliper sizes: 2-2.5", 2.5-3", and 3-4". Proposals are due on May 8, 2025, at 11:00 A.M., to be submitted to the Division of Purchasing at 280 Grove Street. This is an open-end contract with defined minimum and maximum quantities for each tree size, with an initial contract term of one year and an option to renew for an additional year. Bidders are required to download bid specifications from the specified website and acknowledge receipt of all addenda, with failure to do so resulting in bid rejection. The contract will be awarded based on the grand total price for all three tree size items, with the City reserving the right to reject any or all bids. Bidders must submit a 10% bid bond or certified check not exceeding $20,000 and comply with Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action regulations.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though standard business registration and compliance requirements are in place. Bidders must adhere to specific nursery stock quality standards, including compliance with ANSI Z60.1 standards for nursery stock, proper tree labeling, and root ball preparation. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, successful bidders will need to meet rigorous technical specifications for tree quality and delivery. The contract is funded through the CDBG program, which may impose additional federal compliance requirements. While exact budget ranges are not specified, the bid structure suggests flexibility in order quantities within the defined minimum and maximum parameters. Potential vendors should carefully review the detailed bid specifications, particularly regarding tree specifications, delivery requirements, and administrative compliance to ensure a competitive and responsive proposal.