Furnishing, delivery and installation of SOD

The Township of Toms River, located in Ocean County, New Jersey, is soliciting bids for BID-2024-148, which involves the furnishing, delivery, and installation of sod for Bey Lea Golf Course. The procurement seeks approximately 200,000 square feet of various grass types, including Tall Fescue, Fine Fescue, Kentucky Bluegrass, Low Mow Kentucky Bluegrass, and Creeping Bentgrass Fairway Height. Electronic bid responses are due by April 18, 2024, at 10:30 am through the Township's OpenGov Bid Portal, with the contract set to commence on June 22, 2024, for an initial twelve-month period. Bidders are required to provide unit costs per square foot for each grass type, with the Township reserving the right to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on a per-line-item basis. Evaluation criteria will include compliance with statutory requirements, pricing, and the ability to meet technical specifications for sod quality and installation.

The contract opportunities are open to all qualified vendors, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the documentation. Bidders must comply with equal employment opportunity regulations and affirmative action guidelines, and submit mandatory documents including price certification, corporate resolution, and non-collusion affidavits. Insurance requirements mandate comprehensive general liability coverage of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence. The contract includes potential extensions of up to two additional years, subject to mutual agreement and fund availability. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the scope of 200,000 square feet of sod suggests a substantial procurement value. The Township will evaluate bids based on responsiveness, responsibility, and alignment with the specified technical requirements for sod furnishing, delivery, and installation at the Bey Lea Golf Course.