Supply 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 supply contract for the Bey Lea Municipal Golf Course, focusing on landscaping and turf management materials. The procurement encompasses a diverse range of products including grass seed (specifically Penn A-4 Creeping Bentgrass Seed), various fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, infield mix, top dressing, and bunker sand. The bid requires electronic responses to be submitted by April 3, 2024, at 10:00 am, with the contract period running from the date of award until March 10, 2025, and potential for a one-year extension. Evaluation criteria will focus on responsiveness, responsibility, and lowest price per item, with the Township reserving the right to award the contract in whole or in part. Key deliverables include specific quantities of products such as 250 pails of bentgrass seed, 5 jugs of Stellar Fungicide, 2 cases of Triton Flo, and 300 bags of Momentum Force Weed and Feed. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with technical specifications, product quality standards, and submit comprehensive documentation including Price Certification, Corporate Resolution, Affirmative Action form, and Non-Collusion Affidavit.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, though it emphasizes compliance with equal employment opportunity regulations. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the bid requires strict adherence to Material Safety Data Sheets for hazardous materials and maintains an open-ended contract contingent upon fund availability and certification from the Chief Financial Officer. Bidders must be prepared to meet detailed product specifications and quality standards, with the Township maintaining the discretion to reject bids that do not fully comply with the solicitation requirements. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the procurement suggests a significant investment in maintaining the municipal golf course's landscaping and turf management needs. The contract's flexibility allows for potential adjustments based on the Township's requirements, with the possibility of awarding to multiple vendors based on individual item pricing.