2024 Tree Planting Project

The City of East Orange, NJ, is seeking bids for its 2024 Tree Planting Project, an initiative aimed at enhancing urban green spaces and infrastructure. This addendum, Addendum No. 1, issued on June 21, 2024, modifies the original Invitation to Bid advertised on June 14, 2024. The core project involves the planting of various tree types, including 2-inch Diameter at Breast Height (DBH) shade trees (oak, maple, elm) and ornamental trees (Japanese maple, cherry), with multi-stem and ornamental trees specified to be five to six feet in height. The exact locations for these plantings will be provided by the City's Department of Public Works, and quantities stated in the bid proposal sheet are estimates, with the City reserving the right to order more or less based on needs. This project falls under public works and infrastructure, contributing to the city's environmental and aesthetic improvements. This Addendum No. 1 primarily revises the specifications detailed on Page 14, Section A, Paragraph 3 of the original bid document, clarifying tree types and sizes. While the addendum itself does not detail specific contractor qualifications, licenses such as NJ Public Works Contractor Registration, or mandatory pre-bid meetings, these requirements would have been outlined in the original Invitation to Bid. Proponents interested in this municipal tree planting project are expected to meet all stipulated pre-qualification criteria and possess the necessary experience in urban tree planting and landscaping services to ensure successful project execution and adherence to current nursery standards. The submission deadline for the original 2024 Tree Planting Project bid remains Friday, July 19, 2024, with the Bid Opening scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Bidders are advised that all submissions must be delivered according to the instructions specified in the original bid document, as this addendum only clarifies technical specifications. While no bid security or performance bonds are mentioned in this specific addendum, such requirements are typically part of the main bid package. For any further questions or concerns regarding this project or the addendum, prospective bidders should contact Racquel C. Ferguson or the Division of Procurement at (973) 266-5162.