Dead Tree Removal Services - Municipal Owned Roads - COOP

Bergen County, New Jersey is soliciting bids for BC-BID-25-34, a cooperative procurement for Dead Tree Removal Services along municipal-owned roads. The contract will span a 24-month period commencing from the date of award, with participation open to over 270 cooperative members across multiple counties. Bidders must be Certified Arborists or Licensed Tree Experts with specific qualifications, including maintaining work crews of at least three personnel and possessing specialized equipment such as forestry bucket trucks, log loader trucks, chippers, and stump grinders. The scope of work requires careful tree removal, stump grinding to a minimum of 8 inches below ground level, and strict adherence to safety protocols and local regulations. Bid submissions are due electronically on December 4, 2025, at 12 Noon through the Bonfire eProcurement platform, with all specifications available at no cost on www.Bergenbids.com.

The procurement includes robust set-aside provisions supporting 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 by qualifying group members. The cooperative agreement mandates a 1% administrative fee incorporated into all pricing, payable quarterly to Bergen County, and requires vendors to provide their lowest available pricing to public agencies. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, vendors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in general liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage. The procurement emphasizes economic inclusion and equal business opportunities, with businesses encouraged to register on the Bergen County Purchasing portal and obtain certification through various government agencies.