UNDERGROUND FACILITY LOCATING AND MARKING SERVICES (RE-BID)

The East Orange Water Commission (EOWC), on behalf of the City of East Orange, is soliciting bids for "UNDERGROUND FACILITY LOCATING AND MARKING SERVICES." This re-bid aims to secure comprehensive services for identifying and marking subsurface utilities, ensuring public safety and preventing damage during excavation activities across the City of East Orange's operational areas. The scope of work encompasses the precise location and marking of various underground facilities, critical for infrastructure projects and maintenance within the municipality's jurisdiction. Prospective contractors must demonstrate compliance with several New Jersey statutes and regulations. Bidders are required to adhere to N.J.S.A. 34-11 – 56.25, which governs prevailing wages on Public Works projects. Additionally, compliance with the Equal Employment Opportunity Act, N.J.S.A. 10:5-31, and N.J.A.C. 17:27 regarding Affirmative Action is mandatory. Furthermore, bidders must submit a list of all Stockholders or Partners owning more than 10% interest in their corporation or partnership, as per N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2. No mandatory pre-bid meetings or site visits are specified in the provided text. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically ONLY via the e-Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/eastorange-nj/projects/207548. The submission deadline is FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2025, at 11:00 am (prevailing time), at which point bids will be publicly opened and uploaded. All necessary bid specifications and forms are available for download from www.eastorange-nj.gov under the "Our Government" and "Procurement" sections. The East Orange City Council / Board of Water Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to waive informalities as deemed to be in the best interest of the City, and may sever and award parts of bids to multiple contractors. Inquiries regarding this solicitation should be directed to Racquel C. Ferguson, Q.P.A.