EMERGENCY SNOW PLOWING SERVICES

The City of East Orange, New Jersey, is soliciting proposals for Emergency Snow Plowing Services, aiming to secure qualified contractors for crucial snow removal operations. This procurement is designed to ensure public safety and maintain mobility throughout the city during inclement winter weather. The comprehensive scope of work includes snow plowing, salting, and related services across designated routes, encompassing city streets, public parking lots, and municipal facilities. Contractors will be expected to provide these services on an as-needed, emergency basis, responding promptly to directives issued by the City of East Orange. This solicitation seeks to establish a reliable network of contractors capable of delivering high-quality, responsive snow management solutions to minimize disruptions and uphold essential infrastructure functionality across the municipality. Prospective contractors must strictly adhere to New Jersey's Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.) and the Pay to Play Law (N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 et seq.), along with all associated regulatory guidelines. A mandatory requirement is the possession of a Public Works Contractor Registration Certificate, in compliance with N.J.S.A. 34-11–56.25, which also mandates adherence to prevailing wage rates on public works projects. Bidders are required to submit a detailed Statement of Bidders Qualifications, a Qualification Affidavit, and a Construction Experience Record to demonstrate their capabilities and a proven track record in providing similar large-scale emergency services. Additional mandatory documents include a Non-Collusion Affidavit, Affirmative Action Evidence, Statement of Ownership, Business Registration Certificate, Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran, and an acknowledgment of all issued addenda. There are no mandatory pre-bid meetings or site visits specified for this solicitation. All proposals must be submitted electronically via the City’s OpenGov Procurement portal, accessible at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/eastorange-nj/projects/208583. The definitive deadline for bid submission is November 13, 2025, at 11:00 am. All questions and requests for information must also be submitted exclusively through the e-procurement portal by November 5, 2025, at 11:00 am. Each bid must be accompanied by a Proposal Guarantee, which may be a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or a Satisfactory Bid Bond, equivalent to 10% (ten percent) of the total bid amount, made payable to the City of East Orange, NJ. Further required documentation includes a Certification of Bidder’s Status regarding Debarred Contractors and a Subcontractor Utilization Certification. The designated contact for this procurement process is Racquel C. Ferguson, Q.P.A., the Purchasing Agent for the City of East Orange.