Snow Removal and Ice Control Services

The Borough of Far Hills has formally awarded a contract for critical snow removal and ice control services, encompassing essential municipal properties. This comprehensive service covers the parking lots and sidewalks at the Far Hills Train Station, the parking lots and sidewalks at Borough Hall, and the sidewalks at the J. Malcolm Belcher Fairgrounds. The project aims to ensure public safety and maintain accessibility across these key locations throughout the 2025-2026 winter season, making it a vital operational requirement for the municipality. The scope includes all necessary plowing, removal, and anti-icing treatments to mitigate winter weather hazards effectively. The contract award is the culmination of a competitive solicitation process designed to identify qualified vendors for these essential services. The Borough of Far Hills received multiple proposals, including submissions from Baza Landscaping Services and RJM Landscape & Design, with detailed pricing structures for varying snow accumulation levels and ice removal applications. While specific pre-qualification requirements, contractor licenses, or mandatory pre-bid meetings are not detailed within this specific award resolution, it is understood that such criteria would have been part of the initial competitive solicitation to ensure contractors possessed the necessary expertise and resources for the project. Following a thorough review, the contract for snow removal and ice control services has been awarded to Baza Landscaping Services, located at PO Box 594, Bedminster, NJ 07921, for a not-to-exceed amount of $20,000.00. This amount was projected based on a review of prior years' invoices, with the understanding that the Borough is not obligated to spend the entire sum. The resolution authorizing this contract award was adopted by the Far Hills Borough Council on December 8, 2025. The Chief Financial Officer, Joseph C. Setticase, Jr., certified that sufficient funds are available in the 2025 and 2026 Current Fund Budget Snow Removal line appropriations and the Railroad Trust Fund Account. Dorothy S. Hicks, Borough Administrator/Clerk, certified the resolution's authenticity.