This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Highlands, New Jersey. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The selected firm will be required to perform basic services to be specified more fully in a contract agreement to be negotiated after selection. The project will be separated out in 3 distinct phases as outlined below: Phase I - Landscape renovation of parking area elements: Redesign, renovation of overgrown bushes, trees and plants, Create a more resilient grounds cape to aid with flooding runoff, Consider existing and potential signage with lighting viewable from road. Phase II Landscape renovation of parks and beaches: Redesign, renovation of overgrown, bushes, trees and plants, Redesign, renovation of current sunken common areas, Consider existing and potential signage with lighting viewable from road. Phase III - Landscape renovation of the slope from Bay Ave @ Ederle to the end of Bayside Drive: Renovation of overgrown, bushes, trees and plants, Consideration of additional grasses to stabilize the slope Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-23c, addenda may be issued for proposals. It is the sole responsibility of the person submitting the bid to be knowledgeable of all addenda related to this procurement. Copies of addenda or notice of same will be made available on the Borough website. It is recommended that all bidders who download specifications from the website to check prior to bid opening to see if any addenda have been issued. The Borough of Highlands is soliciting proposals through a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq., P.L. 2004 Chapter 19 (as amended by P.L. 2005, c.51), Highlands Borough is soliciting Requests for Proposal/Statements of Qualification for Bidders for professional service position appointments. All reportable contributions to any Highlands Borough candidate for Mayor or Borough Council or officeholder of political committee are required to be reported pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-1, et seq. Responses to the above referenced professional attorney positions should address the general criteria and mandatory minimum criteria for each attorney position sought. All responses will be treated as confidential and reviewed only by the Administrator and Governing Body, unless otherwise required by law. Please submit one (1) original with original signatures marked ORIGINAL, and two (2) flash drive containing exact copy of the original submission. As used herein, the term Borough shall include all Highlands Borough Departments, Boards, Commissions, and affiliated agencies. The Borough Council reserves the right to reject any and all proposals in whole or in part and to waive such informalities as may be permitted by law. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27-1 et seq., Affirmative Action requirements, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq., P.L. 2004, Chapter 19 (as amended by P.L. 2005, c.51) Please direct all questions in writing to: Michael F. Muscillo Email: mmuscillo@highlandsborough.org Proof of licensure for providing Professional Services in the State of New Jersey, for either the firm or the person responsible for the work, shall be provided as required. If, through any cause, the Bidder shall fail to fulfill in a timely and proper manner obligations under the Contract or if the Bidder violates any requirements of the Contract, the Borough shall thereupon have the right to terminate the Contract by giving written notice to the Bidder of such termination at least thirty (30) days prior to the proposed effective date of the termination. Such termination shall relieve the Borough of any obligation for the balances to the Bidder of any sum or sums set forth in the Contract. The Bidder agrees to indemnify and hold the Borough harmless from any liability to subcontractors/suppliers concerning payment for work performed or goods supplied arising out of the lawful termination of the Contract by the Borough under this provision. In case of default by the Bidder, the Borough may procure the articles or services from other sources and hold the Bidder responsible for any excess cost occasioned thereby. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time The Borough reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, or to reject any proposals if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of such Bidder fails to satisfy the Borough that such Bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the RFP/RFQ and to complete the work contemplated therein. The Borough reserves the right to waive any minor informality in the RFP/RFQ. In the event that all proposals are rejected, the Borough reserves the right to start the process over from the beginning and re-solicit proposals. The Borough reserves the right to conduct an interview or interviews with the prospective professional to discuss the scope of the professional services as outlined in the Bidders submission. Term of Contract: January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023.