T2931 - Custom Farm Services for Field Operations - DEP (Supplemental)

The State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is soliciting quotes for a 3-year contract for Custom Farm Services for Field Operations (Supplemental) across three geographic regions - North, Central, and South. The contract will cover services such as reclamation operations, soil preparation, planting, haying, and herbiciding operations on designated Wildlife Management Areas throughout the state. The DEP will provide materials like lime, seeds, fertilizers, and chemicals, and is seeking per unit pricing from vendors for the various service categories. Vendors must be registered as public works contractors and adhere to prevailing wage and certified payroll requirements. Quotes are due by October 28, 2021, with an optional pre-quote conference held on August 5, 2021. The contract will be awarded to multiple vendors for each service category and region, with the state selecting the most advantageous and cost-effective proposal.

The solicitation includes a Subcontractor Utilization Plan requirement if there is a set-aside for small businesses or disabled veteran businesses, but no other set-aside designations are specified. The current incumbent contractors, if any, are not listed. The state has not provided anticipated contract values or budget ranges, but the pricing will be evaluated on a line item basis to identify the most competitive overall proposal. Vendors must provide evidence of their ability to successfully execute similar contracts, as well as disclose any negative actions taken against them in the past.