Emergency Snow Plowing Services Re-Bid

The City of East Orange, New Jersey, is soliciting Proposals for Emergency Snow Plowing Services, constituting an Invitation for Re-Bid for qualified contractors. The core objective is to secure comprehensive snow removal operations to ensure public safety and maintain accessibility across city streets and properties during winter weather events. This vital municipal service requires adherence to all relevant state and local procurement laws, including 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. The scope of work encompasses providing all necessary equipment, personnel, and materials for effective snow plowing and related emergency services throughout the City. This re-bid aims to establish reliable contracts for the upcoming winter season, underscoring the municipality's commitment to public infrastructure maintenance. Prospective contractors must meet stringent qualification requirements. Key mandates include possession of a Public Works Contractor Registration Certificate, evidence of Affirmative Action compliance, a comprehensive Statement of Ownership, and a valid Business Registration Certificate. Additionally, bidders must submit a Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran, a Non-Collusion Affidavit, and an Acknowledgement of Receipt of Change to Bidder Document. Detailed submissions require a Statement of Bidders Qualifications, a Qualification Affidavit, an Acknowledgement and Statement of Organization, a Certification of Bidder’s Status regarding Debarred Contractors, comprehensive Insurance Requirements, a Construction Experience Record, and a Subcontractor Utilization Certification. Bidders are also required to comply with N.J.S.A. 34-11 – 56.25 regarding public works wages, the Equal Employment Opportunity Act, and N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2 concerning the disclosure of stockholders or partners owning more than 10% interest. No mandatory pre-bid meetings or site visits are specified for this re-bid opportunity. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the City’s OpenGov Procurement portal (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/eastorange-nj/projects/215618). The absolute deadline for proposal submission is December 4, 2025, at 11:00 am. Questions and requests for information must also be submitted exclusively through the E-Procurement portal, with a deadline of November 21, 2025, at 11:00 am. A mandatory Proposal Guarantee, in the form of a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or Satisfactory Bid Bond, in the amount of 10% of the total bid, payable to the City of East Orange, NJ, must accompany each submission. Racquel C. Ferguson, Q.P.A., the Purchasing Agent for the City of East Orange, is the designated contact for this procurement, overseeing the electronic submission process.