SEASONAL HAULING AND DISPOSAL OF LEAVES SERVICES

The City of East Orange, Division of Procurement, is soliciting sealed proposals through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Seasonal Hauling and Disposal of Leaves Services. This critical municipal service involves the collection, transportation, and proper disposal of leaves within the city's jurisdiction, ensuring efficient public works operations and maintaining clean public spaces. The successful contractor will be responsible for adhering to all specified timelines and environmental regulations for leaf management over the seasonal period. Prospective contractors must possess a Public Works Contractor Registration Certificate, a Business Registration Certificate, and provide a Statement of Bidders Qualifications and Qualification Affidavit, among other required documents. Bidders are also required to comply with N.J.S.A. 34-11 – 56.25 regarding wages on Public Works, N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq. for Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunities, and N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2 for Disclosure of Ownership. No mandatory pre-bid meeting is specified, but questions regarding the IFB must be submitted through the E-Procurement portal by Friday, September 26, 2025, at 11:00 A.M., with responses posted by September 30, 2025, 11:00 am. All proposals must be submitted electronically via the City’s E-Procurement portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/eastorange-nj/projects/191568. The absolute deadline for proposal submission is Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. prevailing local time; late submissions will not be accepted. A Proposal Guarantee in the form of a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or Bid Bond is mandatory, equivalent to 10% of the bid for one year, not exceeding $20,000.00, payable to the City of East Orange, NJ. The primary contact for this bid is Racquel Ferguson, Q.P.A., Purchasing Agent for the City of East Orange.