Furnishing, Delivery And Installation Of Nylon Ball Safety Net Systems

Middlesex County, New Jersey is soliciting bids for furnishing, delivery, and installation of nylon ball safety net systems for the County Department of Infrastructure Management, Office of Parks and Recreation, with bids due October 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Middlesex County has established a Qualified Business Enterprise Set-Aside Program with a collective goal to award twenty percent of contracts to minority, women, veteran, and small business enterprises; vendors holding such certifications must submit proof with their bids.

The scope comprises two StormGuard Professionally Pre-Engineered systems: the BSS625 25 Straight Pole Break-Away Ball Safety Netting System and the BSS420 20 Straight Pole Break-Away Ball Safety Netting System, each with accessories, or equal alternatives. All prices must include materials, labor, packing, crating, and transportation on an FOB destination basis.

The contract is firm fixed-price with no price escalation unless otherwise specified. Award is expected within sixty days of bid opening, with an option to extend an additional thirty days if necessary. Bids must be submitted electronically via Middlesex County's Electronic Procurement Portal; bid opening will be live-streamed via Zoom.

The contractor must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance with limits of no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, Automobile Liability coverage of $1,000,000 per accident, and Workers' Compensation as required by New Jersey law. Bidders must comply with prevailing wage requirements, the Davis-Bacon Act if applicable, and equal employment opportunity provisions. Prior to award, bidders must submit a non-collusion affidavit, statement of ownership, New Jersey business registration certificate, and certifications regarding investment activities in Iran and involvement with Russia or Belarus. The County is exempt from state and federal sales taxes.