Janitorial Services for Municipal Properties

The City of East Orange, New Jersey, located at 44 City Hall Plaza, is actively seeking proposals from qualified vendors for comprehensive janitorial services across various municipal properties. This Request for Proposal (RFP) represents a re-bid for these essential services, aiming to secure a vendor capable of maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene standards of the city's facilities. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, routine cleaning, sanitation, waste removal, and other related janitorial tasks for all designated municipal buildings, ensuring a safe and presentable environment for city employees and residents. Prospective contractors must be prepared to deliver high-quality, reliable services in accordance with municipal standards. Prospective contractors must demonstrate full compliance with several key New Jersey statutes, 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.). Additionally, all professional service contractors are mandated to adhere to Affirmative Action requirements (N.J.S.A. 10:5-33 et seq. and N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq., N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq.), Contract Compliance, Equal Employment Opportunities in Public Contracts, and the Disclosure of Ownership regulations (N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2). The bid document does not specify any mandatory pre-bid meetings or site visits, but all questions and requests for information must be submitted through the City's E-Procurement portal. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the City's OpenGov Procurement portal, accessible at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/eastorange-nj/projects/214097. The firm submission deadline for all proposals is December 19, 2025, at 11:00 am, with any submissions received after this time being strictly rejected. Detailed Request for Proposals, including required Proposal Forms and format specifications, are available exclusively on the OpenGov portal; submissions not on provided forms may be rejected. No bid security or performance bonds are explicitly mentioned. For any inquiries or questions related to the proposal process or content, respondents should contact the Purchasing Agent at (973) 266-5162, noting that proposals cannot be modified or withdrawn for sixty (60) days after the receipt deadline.