Title
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) T0465 Tree Trimming, Pruning, and Removal Services-Statewide # 24-GNSV1-108522, 24-GNSV1-108523, 24-GNSV1-108524, 24-GNSV1-108525, 24-GNSV1-108526, 24-GNSV1-108527, 24-GNSV1-108529
Purpose: To provide tree removal, tree trimming, pruning, stump grinding, and other related tree-care services.
Entity Name(s)/Address(es):
1. Arborchem Products Division of Asplundh Tree Expert LLC.,
941 Nixon Drive, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055
2. Rich Tree Service Inc., 325 Bergen Street South Plainfield,
New Jersey 07080
3. Beckers Tree Service Inc., 3306 Shafto Road Tinton Falls,
New Jersey 07753
4. Peter Todd Inc., 540 Route 202 Far Hills, New Jersey 07931
5. Midhurst Tree care LLC., 66 Snover Road Sussex, New Jersey 07461
6. Independence Constructors Corp. of New Jersey, 50 Senn Drive,
Chester Springs, Pennsylvania 19425
7. Aspen Tree Expert Company Inc., 671 Wright Debow Road Jackson,
New Jersey 08527
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $1,400,000.00
Funding Source: 2026/2027 Budget/Department of Public Works; Division of Sanitation NW011-060-0603-71690-B2026/B2027, and Department of Water & Sewer Utilities NW037-750-7502-72250-B2026/B2027, NW038-800-8002-B2026/B2027 to include various accounts and budget years, all allowable and approved Department Of Public Works and WSU grants and Capital.
Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council, through June 30, 2028, inclusive of any extensions by the State
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid (X) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A
Additional Information:
This Resolution will utilize the use of State Contract for the services of tree removal, tree trimming, pruning, stump grinding, and other related tree-care services for City of Newark Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation and Department of Water & Sewer Utilities.
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WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12 authorizes local contracting units to purchase of goods and services without advertising for bids when said goods and services are purchased under any contract entered into on behalf of the State of New Jersey by the Division of Purchase and Property in the Department of the Treasury; and
WHEREAS, the City of Newark’s (“City”), Department of Public Work, Division of Sanitation and Department of Water & Sewer Utilities (“Department(s)”) requests the utilization of State Contract T0465 Tree Trimming, Pruning, and Removal Services-Statewide to enter into contracts with; (1) Arborchem Products Division of Asplundh Tree Expert LLC; 941 Nixon Drive, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055, (2) Rich Tree Service Inc.; 325 Bergen Street South Plainfield, New Jersey 07080, (3) Beckers Tree Service Inc; 3306 Shafto Road Tinton Falls, New Jersey 07753, (4) Peter Todd Inc; 540 Route 202 Far Hills, New Jersey 07931, (5) Midhurst Tree care LLC; 66 Snover Road Sussex, New Jersey 07461, (6) Independence Constructors Corp. of New Jersey; 50 Senn Drive, Chester Springs, Pennsylvania 19425, and (7) Aspen Tree Expert Company Inc.; 671 Wright Debow Road Jackson, New Jersey 08527, as authorized state vendors under State Contracts # 24-GNSV1-108522, 24-GNSV1-108523, 24-GNSV1-108524, 24-GNSV1-108525, 24-GNSV1-108526, 24-GNSV1-108527, 24-GNSV1-108529 (respectively),to provide tree removal, tree trimming, pruning, stump grinding, and other related tree-care service for the City, for an amount not to exceed One Million Four-Hundred Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($1,400,000.00) for the contract period commencing upon approval by the Municipal Council, through June 30, 2028, inclusive of any extensions by the State; and
WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 5:34-7.29 mandates that the terms and conditions of said purchases, including pricing and payment, be binding on the local contracting unit and the vendor and that the identifier NJCP-1 be used by all contracting units purchasing under the Division of Purchase and Property's Cooperative Purchasing Program; and
WHEREAS, availability of funding for said purchases shall be certified from2026 and 2027 Budget of the Department of Public Works; Division of Sanitation account codes NW011-060-0603-71690-B2026/B2027, and the Department of Water & Sewer Utilities account codes NW037-750-7502-72250-B2026/B2027, and NW038-800-8002-B2026/B2027 to include various accounts and budget years as stipulated above; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent recommends utilization of the aforementioned State Contract(s) for the Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation and Department of Water & Sewer Utilities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, THAT:
1. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12 and N.J.A.C. 5:34-7.29, the Mayor of the City of Newark, and/or his designees, the Business Administrator an/or the Purchasing Agent, are hereby authorized to utilize State Contract T0465 Tree Trimming, Pruning, and Removal Services-Statewide to enter into a contract with; (1) Arborchem Products Division of Asplundh Tree Expert LLC; 941 Nixon Drive, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055, (2) Rich Tree Service Inc.; 325 Bergen Street South Plainfield, New Jersey 07080, (3) Beckers Tree Service Inc; 3306 Shafto Road Tinton Falls, New Jersey 07753, (4) Peter Todd Inc; 540 Route 202 Far Hills, New Jersey 07931, (5) Midhurst Tree care LLC; 66 Snover Road Sussex, New Jersey 07461, (6) Independence Constructors Corp. of New Jersey; 50 Senn Drive, Chester Springs, Pennsylvania 19425, and (7) Aspen Tree Expert Company Inc.; 671 Wright Debow Road Jackson, New Jersey 08527, as authorized state vendors under State Contracts # 24-GNSV1-108522, 24-GNSV1-108523, 24-GNSV1-108524, 24-GNSV1-108525, 24-GNSV1-108526, 24-GNSV1-108527, 24-GNSV1-108529 (respectively), for an amount not to exceed One Million Four-Hundred Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($1,400,000.00), to provide tree removal, tree trimming, pruning, stump grinding, and other related tree-care service for the Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation and Department of Water & Sewer Utilities.
2. The terms and conditions all purchases, Purchase Orders and other related documentation shall be in accordance with the relevant State Contract, New Jersey Standard Terms and Conditions, Method of Operation and Third-Party Agreement, if applicable, as contained in the State Contract documentation and agreements.
3. The Contract(s) authorized by this Resolution shall be for the period commencing upon approval of this Resolution by the Municipal Council and through June 30, 2028, inclusive of any extensions by the State.
4. This contract shall not exceed One Million Four-Hundred Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($1,400,000.00). It is being awarded as an open-ended contract pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.5(d)(2). A Certification of the Availability of Funds shall be executed each time a purchase order is placed and charged against the following Funding Sources: 2026/2027 Budget/Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation NW011-060-0603-71690-B2026/B2027, and Department of Water & Sewer Utilities NW037-750-7502-72250-B2026/B2027, NW038-800-8002-B2026/B2027 to include various and budget years, all allowable and approved Department Of Public Works and WSU grants and Capital.
5. There shall be no amendments of this Resolution without the approval of the Municipal Council.
6. There shall be no advance payment of this State Contract in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:5-16.
7. This contract complies with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 and the City of Newark’s Pay-to-Play ordinance and, as a purchase pursuant to a state contract award, constitutes a fair and open procedure.
8. The Division of Central Purchasing shall file a duly executed copy of the contract in the Office of the City Clerk.
9. If required by State Law, the City Clerk shall provide the appropriate Notice of Award of this contact to the State Comptroller, no later than twenty (20) business days following such award in accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:15C-10 and the Notice of the Office of the State Comptroller dated July 1, 2025.
STATEMENT
This Resolution authorizes the Mayor, and/or his designees, the Business Administrator and/or the Purchasing Agent, to utilize State Contract T0465 Tree Trimming, Pruning, and Removal Services-Statewide; (1) Arborchem Products Division of Asplundh Tree Expert LLC; 941 Nixon Drive, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055, (2) Rich Tree Service Inc.; 325 Bergen Street South Plainfield, New Jersey 07080, (3) Beckers Tree Service Inc; 3306 Shafto Road Tinton Falls, New Jersey 07753, (4) Peter Todd Inc; 540 Route 202 Far Hills, New Jersey 07931, (5) Midhurst Tree care LLC; 66 Snover Road Sussex, New Jersey 07461, (6) Independence Constructors Corp. of New Jersey; 50 Senn Drive, Chester Springs, Pennsylvania 19425, and (7) Aspen Tree Expert Company Inc.; 671 Wright Debow Road Jackson, New Jersey 08527, as authorized state vendors under State Contracts # 24-GNSV1-108522, 24-GNSV1-108523, 24-GNSV1-108524, 24-GNSV1-108525, 24-GNSV1-108526, 24-GNSV1-108527, 24-GNSV1-108529 (respectively),, to provide tree removal, tree trimming, pruning, stump grinding, and other related tree-care services for the Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation and Department of Water & Sewer. The contract is for an amount not to exceed One Million Four-Hundred Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($1,400,000.00) and is for the period commencing upon approval of this Resolution by the Municipal Council through June 30, 2028, inclusive of any extensions by the State.