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The Village of Ridgewood is seeking bids for 2026 Tree Irrigation Services. Services include irrigation for approximately 8 trees in the CBD twice a week and 320 trees in residential areas once a week, from June 1, 2026, to December 1, 2026. Bid documents can be obtained for a non-refundable fee of **** or electronically at no charge. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes and accompanied by a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond of $5,000, along with several required schedules (A, B, C, D, E, I, J). Bidders must comply with New Jersey's Prevailing Wage Act, Public Works Contractor Registration Act, and Contractor Business Registration Program. Evidence of satisfactory registrations, a New Jersey business registration certificate, and a certificate of employee information report must be submitted with the bid. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance and payment bond of $25,**** and provide required insurance policies. Bids cannot be withdrawn for 60 days after the opening. The Village reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
The bid notice states that tree irrigation services are to be provided twice a week from June 1, 2026, to December 1, 2026, for trees in the central business district, and once per week from June 1, 2026, to December 1, 2026, for trees in residential areas. ree irrigation services to approximately 8 trees planted in the central business district cbd twice a week from june 1, 2026 to december 1, 2026 tree irrigation services to approximately 320 trees planted in residential areas once per week from june 1, 2026 to december 1, 2026
The bid notice states that any award or awards may be made at a later or subsequent time or meeting of the Village Council.
The bid notice requires that all contractors, their subcontractors, and material suppliers shall comply with all applicable provisions of the public works contractor registration act, pursuant to public law **** chapter 238 and the contractor business registration program, pursuant to public law **** chapter 57. It also states that all bids submitted shall contain a copy of the bidders new jersey business registration certificate and a copy of the bidders certificate of employee information report.
The bid notice states that in default thereof, the said checks andor bid bond submitted with the bid, and the amount represented thereby shall be forfeited to the village of ridgewood as liquidated damages, not as a penalty.