City of Garfield Garden Court East Playground Project Bid 2026
- Due
- Feb 12, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jan 27, 2026
- Duration
- 3 months
- Primary contact
- Erin Nora Delaney
The 30-second brief
The City of Garfield is soliciting sealed bids for the Garden Court East Playground Project. The scope of work includes site preparation and restoration, installation of ADA-compliant hot mix asphalt sidewalks and parking spaces, signing and striping, chain-link fencing and gates, and playground equipment installation with a rubberized safety surface. Principal items include 600 S.Y. of poured-in-place playground safety surface, 300 L.F. of concrete edge curb, and 300 L.F. of PVC-coated steel chain-link fence. The project must be completed within 90 days. Bidders must provide a bid bond or certified check for 10% of the bid (not to exceed $20,000) and comply with prevailing wage rates and Green Acres Program requirements. Bids are due by February 12, 2026.
Sealed bid, Non-collusion affidavit, Ownership statement compliance form, Consent of Surety, Bid bond or certified check, Performance and payment bond, Certificates of insurance
Lowest responsible bidder
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Summary
The City of Garfield is soliciting sealed bids for the Garden Court East Playground Project.
The scope of work includes site preparation and restoration, installation of ADA-compliant hot mix asphalt sidewalks and parking spaces, signing and striping, chain-link fencing and gates, and playground equipment installation with a rubberized safety surface. Principal items include 600 S.Y. of poured-in-place playground safety surface, 300 L.F. of concrete edge curb, and 300 L.F. of PVC-coated steel chain-link fence. The project must be completed within 90 days. Bidders must provide a bid bond or certified check for 10% of the bid (not to exceed $20,000) and comply with prevailing wage rates and Green Acres Program requirements. Bids are due by February 12, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest responsible bidder
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- Sealed bid
- Non-collusion affidavit
- Ownership statement compliance form
- Consent of Surety
- Bid bond or certified check
- Performance and payment bond
- Certificates of insurance
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Contract Drawings
- Specifications
- Non-collusion affidavit
- Ownership statement compliance form
- Consent of Surety
- Bid bond
- Submit to
- 111 Outwater Lane, Garfield, New Jersey 07026
- Scope location
- Garfield, NJ
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Garfield?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is February 12, 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: 111 Outwater Lane, Garfield, New Jersey 07026. For questions, contact Erin Nora Delaney.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Garfield 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 Bid 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 Erin Nora Delaney. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Sealed bid, Non-collusion affidavit, Ownership statement compliance form, Consent of Surety, Bid bond or certified check, Performance and payment bond, Certificates of insurance. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest responsible bidder" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Garfield?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Garfield are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Garfield regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 months. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
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: Contract Drawings, Specifications, non-collusion affidavit, ownership statement compliance form, Consent of Surety, bid bond. Review the full document from City of Garfield for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Garfield, NJ. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.