Borough of Closter Shade Tree Commission - Municipal Tree Planting Project 2026 - Plant Material Only
Borough of ClosterCity · Closter, NJ- Due
- Oct 13, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 28, 2026
- Primary contact
- Leslie Weatherly
The 30-second brief
The Borough of Closter Shade Tree Commission is requesting quotes for the 2026 Fall Tree Planting project, specifically for plant material only totaling 40 trees. Specifications require single stem trees with 2 to 2.5-inch calipers, balled and burlapped, to be delivered to Closter, NJ or picked up by the contractor, and sourced and grown within 300 miles of Closter, NJ. Quotes must be received by 2:00pm on October 13, 2026, submitted in a sealed envelope labeled STC Municipal Tree Planting or emailed to [email protected]. All plant material must be provided before November 15, 2026, with complete planting finished by December 1, 2026. Required tree species include Nyssa sylvatica (Black Gum/Tupelo), Syringa reticulate (Tree Lilac), Prunus yedoensis (Yoshino Cherry), Prunus x incam Okame (Okame Cherry), Cercis Canadensis (Eastern Redbud), Zelkova Serrata (Green Vase), Ulmus Americana (American Elm), Acer saccharum (Sugar Maple), Tilia tomentosa (Silver Linden), Celtis Occidentalis (Hackberry), Amelanchier Levis Snowflakes (Shadblow), Acer Rubrum (Red Maple), and Cornus kousa (Kousa Dogwood). No substitutions are permitted without written approval from the Shade Tree Commission.
Nyssa sylvatica - Black Gum/Tupelo, Syringa reticulate - Tree Lilac, Prunus yedoensis - Yoshino Cherry, Prunus x incam - Okame - Okame Cherry, Cercis Canadensis - Eastern Redbud, Zelkova Serrata - Green Vase, Ulmus Americana - American Elm, Acer saccharum - Sugar Maple, Tilia tomentosa - Silver Linden, Celtis Occidentalis - Hackberry, Amelanchier Levis Snowflakes - Shadblow, Acer Rubrum -Red Maple, Cornus kousa - Kousa Dogwood
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Summary
The Borough of Closter Shade Tree Commission is requesting quotes for the 2026 Fall Tree Planting project, specifically for plant material only totaling 40 trees.
Specifications require single stem trees with 2 to 2.5-inch calipers, balled and burlapped, to be delivered to Closter, NJ or picked up by the contractor, and sourced and grown within 300 miles of Closter, NJ. Quotes must be received by 2:00pm on October 13, 2026, submitted in a sealed envelope labeled STC Municipal Tree Planting or emailed to [email protected]. All plant material must be provided before November 15, 2026, with complete planting finished by December 1, 2026. Required tree species include Nyssa sylvatica (Black Gum/Tupelo), Syringa reticulate (Tree Lilac), Prunus yedoensis (Yoshino Cherry), Prunus x incam Okame (Okame Cherry), Cercis Canadensis (Eastern Redbud), Zelkova Serrata (Green Vase), Ulmus Americana (American Elm), Acer saccharum (Sugar Maple), Tilia tomentosa (Silver Linden), Celtis Occidentalis (Hackberry), Amelanchier Levis Snowflakes (Shadblow), Acer Rubrum (Red Maple), and Cornus kousa (Kousa Dogwood). No substitutions are permitted without written approval from the Shade Tree Commission.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
13- Nyssa sylvatica - Black Gum/Tupelo
- Syringa reticulate - Tree Lilac
- Prunus yedoensis - Yoshino Cherry
- Prunus x incam - Okame - Okame Cherry
- Cercis Canadensis - Eastern Redbud
- Zelkova Serrata - Green Vase
- Ulmus Americana - American Elm
- Acer saccharum - Sugar Maple
- Tilia tomentosa - Silver Linden
- Celtis Occidentalis - Hackberry
- Amelanchier Levis Snowflakes - Shadblow
- Acer Rubrum -Red Maple
- Cornus kousa - Kousa Dogwood
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
signed quote form
- Submit to
- [email protected] or Borough of Closter, 295 Closter Dock Rd, Closter, NJ 07624
- Scope location
- Closter, NJ
Questions about this QUOTE
How do I respond to this Quote from Borough of Closter?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 13, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected] or Borough of Closter, 295 Closter Dock Rd, Closter, NJ 07624. For questions, contact Leslie Weatherly.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Quote?
Most government agencies, including Borough of Closter in NJ, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Quote submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Leslie Weatherly. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Nyssa sylvatica - Black Gum/Tupelo, Syringa reticulate - Tree Lilac, Prunus yedoensis - Yoshino Cherry, Prunus x incam - Okame - Okame Cherry, Cercis Canadensis - Eastern Redbud, Zelkova Serrata - Green Vase, Ulmus Americana - American Elm, Acer saccharum - Sugar Maple, Tilia tomentosa - Silver Lind. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What documents are required to bid on this Quote?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: signed quote form. Review the full document from Borough of Closter for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Closter, NJ. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.