WELL DRILLING AND INSTALLATION SERVICES REPLACEMENT PRODUCTION WELL D-9

The East Orange Water Commission (EOWC), on behalf of the City of East Orange, is soliciting bids for comprehensive Well Drilling and Installation Services for a Replacement Production Well D-9. This critical municipal project aims to enhance the city's water infrastructure by replacing an existing production well, ensuring reliable water supply for the community. The scope of work encompasses all necessary drilling, casing, pump installation, testing, and related activities required to deliver a fully operational production well, adhering to all local, state, and federal regulations. This procurement directly supports the ongoing operational needs and infrastructure resilience efforts of the East Orange Water Commission, emphasizing the municipality's commitment to public health and safety through robust water utility management. Prospective contractors must demonstrate strict compliance with several New Jersey statutes, including N.J.S.A. 34-11 – 56.25 concerning prevailing wages on Public Works projects, N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 and N.J.A.C. 17:27 for Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity, and N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2 requiring disclosure of stockholders or partners holding more than a 10% interest. Required submission documents are extensive, including a Non-Collusion Affidavit, Affirmative Action Evidence, Statement of Ownership, Business Registration Certificate, Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran, Acknowledgment of Receipt of Change, a mandatory Public Works Contractor Registration Certificate, Statement of Bidders Qualifications, Qualification Affidavit, Acknowledgment and Statement of Organization, Certification of Bidder’s Status regarding Debarred Contractors, Insurance Requirements, a Construction Experience Record, Subcontractor Utilization Certification, and a Bid Document Submission Checklist. No mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit is specified. Bids for the Well Drilling and Installation Services for Replacement Production Well D-9 must be submitted electronically through the designated Procurement Portal (https://procurement.opengov.com/governments/10682973/projects/167804/manage) no later than Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. prevailing local time. Each proposal must be accompanied by a Proposal Guarantee in the form of a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or a Satisfactory Bid Bond, amounting to 10% (ten percent) of the total bid value, made payable to the City of East Orange, NJ. Detailed bid proposal packets are available at the Division of Procurement, City Hall, 1st floor, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. For inquiries, the designated contact is Racquel C. Ferguson, Q.P.A., Purchasing Agent for the City of East Orange.