Deer Carcass Removal

Somerset County, New Jersey is requesting sealed bids for deer carcass removal from county and municipal roads under Open End Contract #CC-0058-26, with bids due August 20, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at the County Administration Building in Somerville. The contract may be extended to the Somerset County Cooperative Pricing System (SOCCP) membership.

The scope requires removal of deer carcasses from public rights-of-way within Somerset County and participating cooperative members' jurisdictions by 5:00 p.m. on the calendar day following request, seven days a week during daylight hours only. The contractor must transport all carcasses to a licensed disposal facility, notify the Director of Roads and Bridges in writing of the selected facility, and provide 48-hour notice of any facility change. All licensing, permits, and disposal-regulation compliance are the contractor's responsibility at no additional compensation. Daily activity logs and monthly reports to the Supervisor of Roads and Bridges are required.

Pricing must be submitted as a fixed cost per deer carcass removal and disposal with no escalation. The contract period is one year with an option for a second year, commencing October 15, 2026. A bid guarantee of 10 percent of total bid price (not to exceed $20,000) is required, along with performance bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract amount, labor and material payment bonds, and a maintenance bond for one to two years. Insurance requirements include workers' compensation with minimum employer's liability of $1 million, general liability of $3 million per occurrence, and automobile liability of $3 million per occurrence.

The contractor must maintain a toll-free telephone service with live answering 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and answering service at all other times. Service vehicles must display flashing light bars and directional arrow devices, and personnel must wear reflective safety vests. Sealed bids will be opened and read publicly via live-stream.