Request for Quotes - 2026 Lawn Maintenance Services

The Township of Montague, located in Sussex County, New Jersey, is actively soliciting written quotations for comprehensive 2026 Lawn Maintenance Services across various municipal properties. This procurement adheres to the New Jersey Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. The extensive scope of work encompasses regular lawn mowing on a seven-to-ten-day schedule, detailed trimming, precise edging, monthly weeding of landscaped beds, spring mulching specifically at the Municipal Building, thorough raking around trees and shrubs, and general site clean-up. Key locations requiring these groundskeeping services include the Route 206 Ballfield, Neldon Roberts House (501 Route 206 North), Armstrong House (320 River Road), Montague Grange #140 (perimeter only at 280 River Road), the DPW Facility (2 Weider Road), the Municipal Building and Heliport Area (277 Clove Road), Montague Firehouse/Community Center (275 Clove Road), and Zitone Ball Field (209 Clove Road). A future expansion of the scope will include mowing both sides of an approximately 1,400-foot loop path at the Municipal Building grounds, anticipated upon completion of a municipal walking path project in late spring/early summer 2026. The contract term for these essential grounds maintenance services is scheduled from April 13, 2026, through October 31, 2026. Prospective vendors interested in this municipal lawn maintenance contract must submit a lump sum price covering all specified services. Mandatory contractor qualifications include providing a valid New Jersey Business Registration Certificate, a W-9 form for tax purposes, and an up-to-date Certificate of Insurance. Compliance with all applicable New Jersey state regulations for public contracts is expected. The request for quotations does not explicitly mention requirements for a New Jersey Public Works Contractor Registration, nor does it stipulate any mandatory pre-bid meetings or site visits. Firms are encouraged to review all specifications carefully to ensure full understanding of the project's requirements and the standards expected for maintaining Montague Township's public spaces. Sealed quotations, which must be clearly marked with the designation “2026 Lawn Maintenance Quote,” are to be submitted directly to the Municipal Clerk at 277 Clove Road, Montague, NJ 07827. The definitive deadline for all submissions is April 3, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., prevailing time. There is no mention of bid security, performance bonds, or payment bonds required within this specific Request for Quotations document. The Township of Montague reserves its statutory right to reject any and all submitted quotations and to waive any informalities in accordance with local public contracts law. For any questions, clarifications, or further information regarding the scope of work or submission process, vendors should contact Dave Coss, DPW Foreman, at (973) 293-7616.