CENTRAL CITY GARAGE PARKING DECK REPLACEMENT

The City of East Orange is executing an addendum for the critical Central City Garage Parking Deck Replacement project, a significant public works initiative aimed at maintaining essential municipal infrastructure. This Addendum #3 serves to officially reschedule the bid opening date for interested contractors, following previous advertisements in the Newark Star Ledger and on the official East Orange website. The project's scope involves the comprehensive replacement of the existing parking deck, ensuring enhanced safety, structural integrity, and long-term usability for the community, reflecting the municipality's commitment to urban infrastructure development. While this addendum primarily addresses schedule changes, it implicitly targets qualified contractors experienced in large-scale building and construction, specifically parking garage rehabilitation or replacement. The rescheduling was prompted by requests from vendors for additional time to prepare competitive bid proposals, indicating the complexity and scope of the project. Contractors are expected to possess all necessary licenses, including the NJ Public Works Contractor Registration, and demonstrate extensive experience in similar municipal infrastructure projects. This addendum does not specify new contractor qualifications, mandatory pre-bid meetings, or site visits; such details would be outlined in the original bid solicitation documents. Prospective bidders must note that the final revised bid opening date has been rescheduled for Tuesday, July 16, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. The bid opening will occur in the City Council Chamber, located at 44 City Hall Plaza, East Orange, NJ 07018. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, bid proposal packets can be submitted either by mail or by depositing them in the blue mailbox situated in the rear of City Hall, specifically in the Directors’ Parking Lot on New Street. For any further inquiries or clarifications regarding this addendum or the overarching project, interested parties are directed to contact Lisa L. Jackson at (973) 266-5163 or via email at EOprocurement@eastorange-nj.gov. UNLOCK