Furnish, Deliver And Install Various Plants And Plant Material At Various Monmouth County Parks

Monmouth County Purchasing Division is soliciting bids for the furnishing, delivery, and installation of a wide variety of plants and plant materials across various Monmouth County Parks. The comprehensive scope of work includes procuring and installing specific species such as Cornus Florida, Buxus 'Franklin's Gem', Calamagrostis Acutifolia 'Karl Foerster', Lavendula Angustifolia, Panicum Virgatum 'Shenandoah', Schizycharium Scoparium, Pinus Strobus, Acer Rubrum, Celtis Occidentalis, Tilia Americana 'Redmond', Ilex Opaca, Kalmia Latifolia, Quercus Alba, Ulmus Americana 'Princeton', Hamamelis Virginiana, Juniperus Virginiana 'Emerald Sentinel', Quercus Phellos, Juniperus Virginiana 'Grey Owl', Leucohoe Fontanesiana, Platanus Occidentalis, Quercus Palustris, Taxodium Distichum, Malus Domestica, and Paeonia. These materials are designated for specific locations including Deep Cut Gardens & Tatum Park, Dorbrook Recreation Area, East Freehold Showgrounds, Historic Walnford, Hominy Hill Golf Course, Longstreet Farm, Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook, Old Yellow Meeting House, Thompson Park, and Neptune City Waterfront Park, with varying quantities and sizes specified (e.g., caliper, height, container size, or ball & burlap). The bid also includes an allowance of $5,000 for unknown or unforeseen conditions. Prospective contractors are required to submit bids on standard Request for Bid (RFB) forms, adhering strictly to the manner and requirements outlined in the project specifications. While comprehensive qualifications are expected to be detailed in the full specifications, a specific requirement for a 'GROWER CERT. REQD.' is noted for Platanus Occidentalis, indicating a need for specialized certification for certain plant materials. The document does not explicitly mention mandatory pre-bid meetings or site visits, implying that contractors are responsible for reviewing the specifications and site conditions independently prior to submission. Bids must be received by the Monmouth County Purchasing Division no later than October 15, 2026, at 10:30:00 AM. Information regarding obtaining the detailed specifications can be acquired from the Monmouth County Purchasing Department. Bidders should contact Sophia Giezey at (732) 431-7370 x7381 for inquiries. Required bid security or performance bonds are not detailed in the provided excerpt but would typically be specified within the complete bid documents. The Purchasing Division's office is located at Hall of Records, 3rd Floor, 1 East Main St., Freehold, NJ 07728, with general inquiries also directed to their main phone number (732) 431-7370 and fax (732) 431-7379.