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Resolution of the Mayor and Council of Princeton Authorizing the Award of a Bid Contract to Sunset Creations, Inc. for 2025 Fall Tree Planting for an Amount Not to Exceed $62,845.00
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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 August 8, 2025, Princeton received and publicly opened the following five (5) bids for 2025 Fall Tree Planting:
1. $62,845.00 from Sunset Creations of Belle Mead, New Jersey
2. $65,587.00 from Clarke Moynihan Landscaping and Construction, LLC of Lafayette, New Jersey
3. $93,761.65 from Turco Golf of Pompton Lakes, New Jersey
4. $130,163.00 from Joseph McIlvaine Tree and Lawn Service of Feasterville, Pennsylvania
5. $130,725.00 from C&S Landscaping of Jackson, 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 2025 Fall 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 2025 Fall Tree Planting for an amount not to exceed $62,845.00 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.