Mowing and Trimming Municipal Facilities

The work to be done under this contract includes the mowing and trimming of grass at various municipal facilities and the one time application of an acaricide (pesticide) in the Borough of North Caldwell, including athletic fields. Each bid must be made on the prescribed forms furnished with the Bid Specifications. In-person attendance at the Proposal Opening at the above date and time will be permitted but may be limited by state restrictions on gatherings under then current Governor's Executive Orders. There will be no public comments or questions at the bid opening. At the close of the bid opening on March 22, 2023 the unsealed bid packages of the three (3) lowest apparent bidders will be scanned and posted to the Borough in order to ensure that bidders, interested parties, and members of the general public are afforded an opportunity to review said bids. Bid must be accompanied by a Consent of Surety and a Certified Check, Cashier's Check or Bid Bond of not less than ten (10%) percent of the amount bid, and not to exceed $20,000.00. Bids may be submitted by mail, but will be considered only if received on or before such date and time. State of New Jersey Labor prevailing wage regulations and Standards Provisions will apply. Attention is called to the fact that the Contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27, and PL 1977, c.33. Bidders are required to comply with the New Jersey Business Registration Certificate Law, P.L. 2004, c. 57. Bidders are required to comply with the Public Works Contractor Registration Act, P.L. 1999, c. 238. The Borough reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive immaterial informalities, and/or to accept the bid which, in the opinion of the Borough, will be in the best interest of the Borough, all in accordance with the New Jersey Public Contract Law N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et. seq. By order of the Borough Council and Borough Administrator of the Borough of North Caldwell.

Division 01 -	General Requirements.
Division 10 -	Specialties.
Division 11 -	Equipment.