2026 Tree Planting Throughout the Village

The Village of Ridgewood, New Jersey, is soliciting sealed bid proposals for a comprehensive tree planting project titled "2026 Tree Planting Throughout the Village of Ridgewood." This significant public works initiative aims to enhance the Village's urban canopy and aesthetic appeal through the strategic installation of a total of 165 new trees. The detailed scope of work mandates the supply and installation of approximately 121 large species trees and 44 small species trees, as precisely specified in the bid documents. A critical component of the installation process includes immediate "watering in" of all newly planted trees to ensure proper establishment, with all planting activities required to strictly adhere to the rigorous A.N.S.I. A300 planting standards, ensuring high-quality and sustainable results for the community. Prospective contractors must demonstrate full compliance with a stringent set of regulatory and qualification requirements to be considered for this vital project. All contractors, their subcontractors, and material suppliers are required to adhere to the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act, as determined by the New Jersey Department of Labor, emphasizing fair labor practices. Furthermore, bidders must comply with the Public Works Contractor Registration Act (Public Law 1999 Chapter 238) and the Contractor Business Registration Program (Public Law 2004 Chapter 57), submitting evidence of satisfactory registrations at the time of bid. Required documentation includes a copy of the bidder’s New Jersey Business Registration Certificate and a Certificate of Employee Information Report. For entities not chartered in New Jersey, proper certificates from the Secretary of State authorizing them to do business in the state are mandatory. No mandatory pre-bid meetings or site visits are explicitly mentioned. Sealed bid proposals must be submitted to the Village of Ridgewood at Village Hall Level Four Courtroom, located at 131 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, New Jersey 07450. The definitive deadline for submission and bid opening is Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., prevailing time. Each bid must be enclosed in a sealed envelope clearly endorsed with the bidder's name and "2026 Tree Planting Throughout the Village of Ridgewood." A mandatory bid security is required, consisting of a certified check, cashier's check, or Bid Bond drawn to the Village of Ridgewood for ten percent (10%) of the bid amount, or $20,000, whichever is less. Other essential attachments include a Consent of Surety, Corporation or Partnership Statement, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Statement of Responsibility, Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran, and Certification of Non-debarment, all utilizing forms provided in the bid documents. Specifications and bid forms can be obtained from the Office of the Division of Engineering at the same address for a non-refundable fee of $25.00.