Furnishing and delivery of grass seed, fertilizer, herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, infield mix, top dressing & bunker sand

The Township of Toms River, located in Ocean County, New Jersey, is soliciting bids for a comprehensive golf course maintenance supply contract (Bid-2025-103) for the Bey Lea Golf Course. The procurement seeks vendors to furnish and deliver a wide range of products including multiple types of grass seed (10 varieties), herbicides (33 items), fungicides (42 items), insecticides (13 items), fertilizers, infield mix, top dressing, and bunker sand. Electronic bid submissions are due by February 11, 2025, at 10:30 am through the township's OpenGov Bid Portal, with the contract period set to commence on March 11, 2025, for an initial twelve-month term. The township reserves the right to award the contract in whole or in part based on the lowest price per item, with potential for a one-year extension subject to governing body approval and fund availability. Bidders must meet various statutory requirements, including affirmative action, non-collusion, and equal employment opportunity regulations, and must be capable of providing products in specified quantities and packaging (bags, cases, jugs, and tons).

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the bid documents suggest a competitive procurement process open to qualified vendors who can meet the technical specifications and regulatory requirements. The contract appears to be structured as an open-ended agreement with quantities ranging from 2 to 1,000 units per item, indicating potential for significant vendor participation. Though no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the comprehensive nature of the bid suggests the township is seeking to establish a robust supply chain for golf course maintenance materials. The bid is subject to annual fund certification, which implies potential budget variability. While exact budget ranges are not specified, the extensive list of products and multiple line items suggests a potentially substantial contract value that would be attractive to suppliers specializing in golf course and landscaping maintenance supplies.