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Resolution of the Mayor and Council of Princeton Authorizing the Award of a Bid Contract to Sunset Creations, Inc. for 2026 Spring Tree Planting for an Amount Not to Exceed $65,555.00
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WHEREAS, in response to a Notice to Bidders duly advertised pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. on January 30, 2026, Princeton received and publicly opened six (6) bids for the 2026 Spring Tree Planting bid; and
WHEREAS, Princeton discovered errors in calculations in the bids submitted by Sunset Creations, Inc., SJC Lawncare, Inc., Anthony’s Affordable Tree Care, and Custom Landscaping and Lawn Care, Inc., which were resolved through Princeton’s bid tabulation in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders, resulting in the following submissions:
1. $65,555.00 from Sunset Creations Inc. of Belle Mead, New Jersey
2. $69,775.00 from SJC Lawncare, Inc. of Cranford, New Jersey
3. $70,762.50 from Anthony’s Affordable Tree Care of Washington, New Jersey
4. $75,000.00 from Clarke Moynihan Landscaping and Construction, LLC of Lafayette, New Jersey
5. $109,760.00 from Biome Ground and Water LLC of New Egypt, New Jersey
6. $422,350.00 from Custom Landscaping and Lawn Care, Inc. of Monroe, New Jersey
WHEREAS, department personnel have reviewed the bids and determined that the bid submitted by Sunset Creations, Inc. is the lowest responsible and responsive bid and recommend that a contract for 2026 Spring Tree Planting be awarded to Sunset Creations, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the Certified Financial Officer certifies that Princeton has appropriated sufficient funds for these services in budget account 04-215-25-006-075-301.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of Princeton, County of Mercer, State of New Jersey, as follows:
1. The Mayor and Council are hereby authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Sunset Creations, Inc. for 2026 Spring Tree Planting for an amount not to exceed $65,555.00 in accordance with the specifications, terms, and conditions within the Bid Documents.
2. The Contract and Bid Documents will be kept on file in the Office of the Clerk.