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RFQ Notice: Goose Control East Brunswick Township
BID #: 141
ISSUED: 12/16/2024
DUE: 12/31/2024
VALUE: TBD
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The Township of East Brunswick is soliciting quotes for goose control services at two locations: Crystal Springs Family Waterpark and the East Brunswick Municipal Pond. The primary method of control is through a 'hazing' program utilizing Border Collies. The vendor must provide multiple visits per week, varying the times to prevent geese from becoming accustomed to a routine. For the Municipal Pond, the service is required for 12 months (January through December), while for Crystal Springs Waterpark, it is required for 6 consecutive months (March through August). The deadline for quote submissions is December 31, 2024, at 11:00 AM.
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--- Document: RFQ Specifications - Goose Control East Brunswick Township ---
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Township of East Brunswick Phone: (732) 390-6850
1 Civic Center Drive Fax: (732) 238-8848
East Brunswick, New Jersey 08816-1081 www.eastbrunswick.org
TOWNSHIP OF EAST BRUNSWICK
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION
Goose Control East Brunswick Township
QUOTE DEADLINE DATE: December 31, 2024, 11:00 A.M.
FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH
N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq.
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A. PROJECT BACKGROUND:
The Township of East Brunswick (“Township”) wishes to provide goose control at Crystal
Springs Family Waterpark and the East Brunswick Municipal Pond with the specific use of a
Border Collie.
Quotes must be received by the Township’s Designated Contact Person, via email, mail or hand
delivery, by 11:00 a.m. prevailing time on December 31, 2024. Quotes received after 11:00
a.m. on the Deadline Date will not be considered.
Designated Contact Person:
Email: tlawful@eastbrunswick.org
Tamar Lawful, Municipal Clerk
Township of East Brunswick
1 Jean Walling Civic Center Drive
East Brunswick, NJ 08816-1081
It is the Contractor’s obligation to examine and familiarize themselves with all the requirements
of this Request for Quotation prior to submitting a proposal.
B. SCOPE OF WORK:
The Township is issuing this request for quotation via a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A
19:44A-20.4 et seq.
1. To provide the control of geese to the Municipal Pond Area/Municipal Complex located at 1 Jean
Walling Civic Center Drive, East Brunswick NJ 08816.
a. Provide a ‘hazing’ program using a Border Collie. The program will consist of multiple
visits per week, seven days a week if needed and at times twice a day varying the times
so the geese do not become accustomed to routine.
b. Wild Geese are protected under the Migratory Bird Act and shall not be harmed in any
way. Control shall consist of ‘hazing’ to encourage other areas to feed, roost and nest.
c. Along with the use of Border Collie, the vendor/contractor may incorporate laser lights,
RC Units in ponds, kayaks and drones during service if needed. However, Border Collies
shall be the primary source of control.
d. Egg Addling – Egg Addling may be provided and included in this contract, however only
at the permission of the Township of East Brunswick, specifically the Director of
Recreation and Parks. East Brunswick Township, as the property owner, would provide
permits under the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
e. Border Collies must be able to perform their techniques both on land and in the water.
Dogs must enter water if commanded to do so by handler. The vendor shall determine the
number of dogs to be used, a minimum of one dog per park, based on the size of the area
and number of geese to be controlled
f. The control of geese for the Municipal Pond Area/Municipal Complex shall consist of 12
months, January through December annually. A cost should be provided per month for
this service.
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2. To provide the control of geese at the Crystal Springs Family Waterpark, 380 Dunhams Corner
Road, East Brunswick NJ 08816.
a. Provide a ‘hazing’ program using a Border Collie. The program may consist of multiple
DAILY visits, 5-6 days per week and seven days a week if needed. Times MUST be
varied throughout the summer so that the geese do not become accustomed to routine.
b. Visits to the Waterpark must only be made during closed business hours. Crystal Springs
operates from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend annually. The
waterpark typically is open to the public from 11am to 6pm, however the schedule can
vary throughout the season. Early mornings tend to be a good time to visit the park with
the Border Collie.
c. Crystal Springs Family Waterpark is required to test their pool water weekly as per the
New Jersey State Bathing Code. Successful completion of this process is assisted by a
cooperative partnership with the Geese Control Contractor and Border Collie. Crystal
Springs reserves the right to contact the Geese Control Contractor and request additional
visits and/or varied timed visits to successfully control the Geese population during the
summer months at no extra cost.
d. Wild Geese are protected under the Migratory Bird Act and shall not be harmed in any
way. Control shall consist of ‘hazing’ to encourage other areas to feed, roost and nest.
e. Along with the use of Border Collie, the vendor/contractor may incorporate laser lights,
RC Units in ponds, kayaks and drones during service if needed. However, Border Collies
shall be the primary source of control.
f. Egg Addling – Egg Addling may be provided and included in this contract, however only
at the permission of the Township of East Brunswick, specifically the Director of
Recreation and Parks. East Brunswick Township, as the property owner, would provide
permits under the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
g. Border Collies must be able to perform their techniques both on land and in the water.
Dogs must enter water if commanded to do so by handler. The vendor shall determine the
number of dogs to be used, a minimum of one dog per park, based on the size of the area
and number of geese to be controlled.
h. The control of geese for the Crystal Springs Family Waterpark shall consist of 6
consecutive months, March through August annually. A cost should be provided per
month for this service.
C. QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Vendor must have experience with environmentally friendly harassment techniques for
control of Canada Geese with properly trained dog handlers and dogs and have necessary
support staff and equipment to provide required services.
B. Certified Goose Management Professional from the National Wildlife Control
Operators Association recommended but not required.
C. Certified Professional Dog Trainer recommended but not required.
D. FAIR AND OPEN CRITERIA:
STANDARDIZED SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS & SELECTION CRITERIA
1. The solicitation of qualifications for any contract to be determined in excess of $17,500, and for
which a bid solicitation shall not be required under the Local Public Contracts Law shall be
advertised by the Township on the Township website at least ten (10) days prior to the date set for
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the receipt of said quote. The published notice shall set forth a description of the requested goods
or services, the time, date and place that proposals must be submitted, the contact information for
obtaining a proposal document, and a statement that the proposals are being solicited through the
fair and open process, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq.
2. The Township shall review the responses to the request for quotes and appoint or award a
contract to a business entity for the goods or services advertised subsequent to such review.
Contracts awarded under this process shall be publicly announced and awarded. The resolution
awarding the contract shall state that the contract was awarded after a fair and open process and
shall state the number of responses received.
3. Contracts subject to the fair and open process delineated herein are subject to additional
Requirements and any other applicable laws including, but not limited to, the Local Public
Contracts Law.
E. SELECTION CRITERIA:
Quotations will be evaluated on the basis of the most advantageous, price and other factors considered.
The evaluation will consider:
a. Experience, technical expertise, professional execution and reputation in the field.
b. Knowledge of the Township of East Brunswick and the subject matter to be addressed under the
contract.
c. Availability to accommodate any required meetings of the Township and the ability to work well
with the Township.
d. Compensation proposal.
e. Other factors if demonstrated to be in the best interest of the Township of East Brunswick.
f. Creative vision, display impact, appreciation and respect for the program.
F.
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Indemnification
The contractor agrees to indemnify and save harmless the Township, its officers, agents and employees,
hereinafter referred to as indemnitees, from all suits, including attorney’s fees and costs of litigation,
actions, loss damage, expense, cost of claims, of any character or on account of any act, claim or amount
arising or recovered under Worker’s Compensation law, or arising out of failure of the Contractor or those
acting under Contractor to conform to any statutes, ordinances, regulations, law or court decree. It is the
intent of the parties to this contract that the indemnities shall, in all instances, except for loss or damage
resulting from the sole negligence of the indemnitee, be indemnified against all liability, loss or damage of
any nature whatsoever.
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2. Insurance Requirements:
A. Worker’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability Insurance
This insurance shall be maintained in full force during the life of this contract by the contractor covering
all employees engaged in performance of this contract pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:15-12(a) and N.J.A.C.
12:235-1.6. Minimum Employer’s Liability $1,000,000.00.
B. General Liability Insurance
This insurance shall have limits of not less than $3,000,000.00 any one person and $3,000,000.00 any
one accident for bodily injury and $3,000,000.00 aggregate for property damage, and shall be
maintained in force during the life of the contract.
C. Automobile Liability Insurance
This insurance covering contractor for claims arising from owned, hired and non-owned vehicles with
limits of not less than $3,000,000.00 any one person and $3,000,000.00 any one accident for bodily
injury and $3,000,000.00 each accident for property damage, shall be maintained in force during the
life of this contract by the contractor.
D. Professional Liability/Malpractice Insurance Policy (if applicable)
Coverage in the amount of $2,000,000.00/occurrence, $4,000,000.00 aggregate and assurance that each
such policy for each staff member remains full and in effect while providing services for Township.
The contractor shall provide the Township with a Certificate of Insurance naming the Township of East
Brunswick as additionally insured, evidencing the existence of required insurance prior to the
commission of work. Rain Date shall also be shown on the description section of the Certificate of
Insurance. Said insurance must include coverage for complete operations, contractual insurance and
independent contractor or subcontractor insurance, where and if applicable.
E. Errors and Omissions Insurance
a. The contractor shall purchase and maintain during the entire period of this contract, errors and
omissions insurance that shall protect the contractor and the Township from any and all claims
that may arise out of or result from the contractor’s performance of this contract. Specifically,
the errors and omissions insurance shall have limits of not less than $2,000,000.00 dollars per
occurrence and $4,000,000.00 dollars in the aggregate.
b. Certificates of the Required Insurance
Certificates as listed above shall be submitted along with the contract as evidence covering
Errors and Omissions insurance. Such coverage shall be with acceptable insurance companies
operating on an admitted basis in the State of New Jersey.
The contractor shall provide the Township with a Certificate of Insurance naming the
Township, its employees, officers, and agents as additionally insured, and evidencing the
existence of required insurance prior to the commission of work.
The Township will not accept Mutual Limitation of Liability terms.
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G. OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
1. Proof of N.J. Business Registration Certificate N.J.S.A. 52:32-44
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, the Township is prohibited from entering into a contract with an entity unless
the bidder/respondent/contractor, and each subcontractor that is required by law to be named in a
bid/proposal/contract has a valid Business Registration Certificate on file with the Division of Revenue and
Enterprise Services within the Department of the Treasury.
Prior to contract award or authorization, the contractor shall provide the Contracting Agency with its proof
of business registration and that of any named subcontractor(s).
Subcontractors named in a bid or proposal shall provide proof of business registration to the bidder, who in
turn, shall provide it to the Contracting Agency prior to the time of contract, purchase order, or other
contracting document is awarded or authorized.
During the course of contract performance:
(1) The contractor shall not enter into a contract with a subcontractor unless the subcontractor first
provides the contractor with a valid proof of business registration.
(2) The contractor shall maintain and submit to the Contracting Agency a list of subcontractors and
their addresses that may be updated from time to time.
(3) The contractor and any subcontractor providing goods or performing services under the
contract, and each of their affiliates, shall collect and remit to the Director of the Division of
Taxation in the
Department of Treasury, the use tax due pursuant to the Sales and Use Tax Act, (N.J.S.A. 54:32B-
1 et seq.) on all sales of tangible personal property delivered in the State. Any questions in this
regard can be directed to the Division of Taxation at (609) 292-6400. Form NJ-REG can be filed
online at www.state.nj.us/treasury/revenue/busregcert.shtml.
Before final payment is made under the contract, the contractor shall submit to the Contracting Agency a
complete and accurate list of all subcontractors used and their addresses. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:49-4.1, a
business organization that fails to provide a copy of a business registration as required, or that provides
false business registration information, shall be liable for a penalty of $25.00 for each day of violation, not
to exceed $50,000, for each proof of business registration not properly provided under a contract with a
contracting agency.
2. Form W-9
Successful contractor shall complete W-9 Form and submit to the Municipal Clerk prior to contract award.
The form is available at the following link: www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf
1. For Quotations in Excess of $17,500 Certification Of Political Contributions - Pay to Play –
Notice of Disclosure Requirement
Township Ordinance No. 06-13 Establishing Restrictions on the Award of Contracts to Professional Entities
and Certain Other Entities Who Make Certain Political Contributions, and pursuant to Section 3 (a) thereof,
requires that Respondents that provide quotations in excess of $17,500 confirm that they have not made
any contributions in violation of Section 1 of Ordinance No. 06-13.
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H. PAYMENTS
The Contractor shall invoice the Department of Recreation and Parks of the Township of East Brunswick
monthly.
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QUOTATION FORM
Township of East Brunswick
1 Jean Walling Civic Center
Middlesex County, New Jersey 08816
Attn: Municipal Clerk
FOR QUOTATION OF; ________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________________________________
We, the Undersigned Service Provider, acting through our authorized officers and intending to be legally
bound, agree that this Quotation proposal shall constitute an offer by the Undersigned to enter into a
Contract and with the Township of East Brunswick to furnish the necessary goods, services, material and/or
equipment called for in the Quotation. This Quotation shall be irrevocable for sixty (60) calendar days
from the date of receipt hereof.
We further declare that we have carefully examined the Instructions of the Quotation, Specifications, and
Quotation Documents herein referred to and propose to furnish, deliver, install and/or provide all necessary
services specified and, in the manner, and time prescribed.
Municipal Pond/Complex Cost Per Month
$__________
Crystal Springs Family Waterpark Cost Per Month
$__________
More details attached: Yes or No
Name of Provider: ____________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: _____________________ E-Mail:______________________________________
**If a corporation, give the State of Incorporation, using the phrase: "A corporation organized under the
laws of ______________________________________."
If a partnership, give names of the partners, using also the phrase: "Co-partners trading and doing business
under the firm name and style of_________________________________________________.”
If an individual using a trade name, give individual name, also using the phrase:
"An individual doing business under the firm name and style of _________________________.”
\
By: ___________________________________
(Signature of Individual, Partner or Officer of Provider)
___________________________________
Title
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List of Agencies with Elected Officials Required for Political Contribution Disclosure
N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.26
Current election laws require disclosure contributors to
LIST CONTRIBUTIONS OF MORE THAN $200 PER ELECTION CYCLE
County Name: Middlesex
Township of East Brunswick Mayor:
Dr. Brad Cohen
Members of Governing Body:
Dinesh Behal
Kevin McEvoy
James Wendell
Dana Winston
Dana Zimbicki
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