PHASE 2 LEAD SERVICE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM

The City of East Orange Water Commission, located in Essex County, New Jersey, is soliciting sealed bids for its critical Phase 2 Lead Service Replacement Program. This extensive public works project involves the replacement of existing lead and galvanized water service lines throughout the service area. The comprehensive scope of work includes the installation of 1,790 new partial water service lines, extending from the curb valve to the customer meter, and an additional 1,000 new full water service lines, spanning from the water main directly to the customer meter. The awarded contractor will be required to complete all contemplated work within two years from the contract's execution date, as stipulated in Article 13 'Time of Completion'. This significant infrastructure upgrade is vital for ensuring safe drinking water and enhancing the city's water distribution network. Funding for this project is partially provided by the New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust (NJEIT), necessitating strict compliance with all provisions of N.J.A.C. 7:22-9.1 et seq. regarding the participation of Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Individuals (SED’s), with a mandatory ten percent (10%) SED utilization requirement. Bidders must also adhere to prevailing wage rates as determined by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Corporations not chartered in New Jersey are required to provide a proper certificate authorizing them to conduct business in the state, and all corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies must comply with N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2. Additionally, contractors must comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq. No mandatory pre-bid meetings or site visits are mentioned in the advertisement. Proposals for the Phase 2 Lead Service Replacement Program must be submitted electronically via the City's e-Procurement portal, accessible at https://procurement.opengov.com/governments/10682973/projects/242641/manage. The definitive deadline for bid submission is Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. prevailing time; late proposals will not be accepted. All questions and requests for information must be submitted through the same e-Procurement portal, with a strict deadline for postings set for April 28, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. Bids must include a Consent of Surety and a certified check, cashier's check, or Bid Bond equal to ten percent (10%) of the bid amount, not exceeding $20,000.00, as per N.J.S.A. 40A:11-21. The successful bidder will be required to furnish 100% Performance and Payment Bonds and provide all required insurance policies or certificates. Inquiries regarding the bidding process should be directed through the e-Procurement portal, with Edward Cho, Q.P.A., identified as the Purchasing Agent for the City of East Orange.