FURNISHING GENERAL ELECTRICAL SERVICES

The City of East Orange, New Jersey, is soliciting bids from qualified vendors for furnishing comprehensive general electrical services across its municipal properties. This vital procurement initiative aims to secure a reliable contractor capable of maintaining, repairing, and upgrading electrical systems within various city-owned facilities, ensuring operational continuity and safety. The complete scope of work encompasses a wide array of electrical tasks, from routine maintenance and emergency repairs to installations and system diagnostics, all performed in strict adherence to the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:l l-l, and the Pay to Play Law, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq., along with all pertinent regulations. This contract is crucial for the ongoing functionality and integrity of East Orange’s public infrastructure. Prospective contractors must demonstrate full compliance with rigorous statutory and qualification requirements. Bidders are mandated to possess a current New Jersey Public Works Contractor Registration Certificate, underscoring their legal eligibility to undertake public sector electrical projects. Further essential submissions include an Affirmative Action Evidence form, a Business Registration Certificate, and a Statement of Bidders Qualifications, affirming their professional competence and operational capacity. Compliance with N.J.S.A. 34-11 – 56.25, governing wages on Public Works, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Act (N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 and N.J.A.C. 17:27 Affirmative Action) is compulsory. Additionally, a Statement of Ownership and disclosure of investment activities in Iran, as well as a certification regarding debarred contractor status, are required. There are no mandatory pre-bid meetings or site visits specified for this solicitation; all inquiries must be channeled through the designated E-Procurement portal. Detailed proposals must be submitted electronically exclusively via the City’s OpenGov Procurement portal. The absolute deadline for bid submissions is November 7, 2025, at 11:00 am sharp, with only electronic proposals being accepted. A mandatory 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, must accompany the submission. All official questions and requests for clarification regarding this Invitation for Bid must be submitted through the aforementioned E-Procurement portal. The primary contact for this procurement is Racquel C. Ferguson, Q.P.A., the Purchasing Agent for the City of East Orange, New Jersey. Bidders are advised to review the comprehensive bid documents available on the OpenGov portal thoroughly to ensure complete adherence to all specified requirements.