Armed and Unarmed Security Guard Services

The City of East Orange is seeking proposals for Armed and Unarmed Security Guard Services across multiple municipal departments. This solicitation, identified as Bid 3.6.23, aims to secure professional security personnel for various locations including the Department of Recreation & Cultural Affairs at 1 Fellowship Circle, the Department of Health at 143 New Street, the WIC Office at 185 Central Ave., and the Substance Abuse office at 110 South Grove Street. The scope of work involves providing both armed and unarmed guards with specific daily and weekly schedules tailored to each facility's operational hours, ensuring protection and surveillance for City staff and residents. The original Invitation to Bid was advertised on Monday, March 6, 2023, with this addendum clarifying service locations. This Addendum No. 1 specifically addresses the prior exclusion of "Attachment A," which details the precise locations to be serviced, the required number of guards, and their respective classifications (armed or unarmed) and duty schedules. While this addendum clarifies the scope, it does not detail specific contractor qualifications, required licenses such as the NJ Public Works Contractor Registration, or mandatory pre-bid meetings or site visits. Prospective bidders are directed to the City of East Orange's official website, www.eastorange-nj.gov, for immediate access to all relevant bid documents, which would contain such comprehensive requirements. Prospective bidders must adhere to the bid opening schedule, which is set for Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. Specific submission instructions, requirements for bid security, or performance bonds are not outlined in this addendum but would be detailed in the main bid document available online. For any further questions or concerns regarding this procurement, interested parties are advised to contact Racquel C. Ferguson or the Division of Procurement at (973) 266-5162. This addendum was issued on March 6, 2023, ensuring all bidders have necessary information prior to the deadline.