Multiple Services Submission Deadline Changes - Addendum 1A

The City of East Orange and East Orange Water Commission issued Addendum #1A, announcing significant revisions to proposal submission deadlines for a broad array of municipal and water commission services. This addendum, prompted by the sudden impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, aims to maintain business operations and essential services by rescheduling deadlines that were originally set between April 1 and April 22, 2020. The extensive scope of work covered includes vital infrastructure projects such as Underground Facility & Locating Services, White Oak Ridge Pumping Station Emergency Generator Installation, Central City Garage Parking Deck Replacement, Construction of Health Department Roof Replacement, and City Hall Plaza Redevelopment. Additionally, the addendum covers professional and operational services including Hearing Officer Services, Security Officer Training Course, Towing & Storage Services, Vending Machine Concession Services, Accountant & Financial Services, Special Legal Counsel Services, Water Distribution Consultant & Technical Services, and Consulting Laboratory Services, ensuring continuity for various critical city functions. While specific contractor qualifications and licensing requirements are not detailed within this addendum, it emphasizes adherence to the original bid specifications for each service. The document does specify mandatory pre-proposal conferences for several solicitations, providing new dates and times for these virtual meetings. For instance, pre-proposal conferences were scheduled for March 31, 2020, for Security Officer Training, Vending Machine Concession, and Consulting Laboratory Services; April 1, 2020, for Emergency Generator Installation and Central City Garage Parking Deck Replacement; and April 2, 2020, for City Hall Plaza Redevelopment. Interested firms are required to forward their company's name, contact person, email address, and telephone number to eoprocurement@eastorange-nj.gov UNLOCK to receive the invitation links for these tele-conferences. Detailed submission instructions specify new, staggered deadlines for the various proposals, ranging from Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. for Underground Facility & Locating Services, to Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. for City Hall Plaza Redevelopment. Other key deadlines include April 9, 2020, for Hearing Officer, Security Training, Towing & Storage, and Vending Machine Concession services; April 14, 2020, for Emergency Generator, Accountant, and Special Legal Counsel services; April 15, 2020, for Water Distribution Consultant services; and April 16, 2020, for Parking Deck Replacement, Health Department Roof, and Consulting Laboratory services. Proposers are explicitly instructed to include this Addendum #1A in all submission packets. Bid security or performance bond requirements are not detailed in this addendum, implying they remain as per the original solicitations. For any further questions or concerns, Lisa L. Jackson can be contacted at (973) 266-5163. Updates and additional information are available on the City of East Orange's official website, www.eastorange-nj.gov.