2020 or NEWER CHEVROLET TAHOE 4WD 4-DOOR PREMIER (or EQUIVALENT)

The City of East Orange is actively seeking sealed proposals for the procurement of a 2020 or newer Chevrolet Tahoe, specifically a 4WD 4-Door Premier model, or an equivalent vehicle. This solicitation aims to acquire a robust and modern SUV for municipal operations. The scope of work involves the direct supply and delivery of the specified vehicle, adhering to all outlined specifications and requirements, ensuring the City receives a reliable asset that meets its operational needs. Bidders are expected to provide comprehensive proposals detailing their ability to meet the technical specifications of the vehicle and the administrative requirements of the City of East Orange. Prospective contractors must meet stringent qualification requirements, including the submission of a Non-Collusion Affidavit, Affirmative Action Evidence, a Statement of Ownership, a current Business Registration Certificate, and a Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran. Furthermore, bidders are required to provide an Acknowledgment of Receipt of Change to Bidder Document, a Public Works Contractor Registration Certificate (indicating compliance with NJ Public Works regulations), a Statement of Bidders Qualifications, a Qualification Affidavit, an Acknowledgment and Statement of Organization, a Certification of Bidder’s Status regarding Debarred Contractors, and proof of Insurance Requirements. Bidders must also include a Construction Experience Record, Subcontractor Utilization Certification, and a comprehensive Bid Document Submission Checklist. Compliance with N.J.S.A. 34-11 – 56.25 concerning Public Works wages, the Equal Employment Opportunity Act, N.J.S.A. 10:5-31, N.J.A.C. 17:27 Affirmative Action provisions, and N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2 regarding the disclosure of stockholders or partners with more than 10% interest is mandatory. No mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit is specified. Detailed submission instructions require proposals to be presented in quadruplicate using the City’s provided Proposal Forms. A Proposal Guarantee in the form of a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or a Satisfactory Bid Bond, amounting to 10% of the total bid, payable to the City of East Orange, NJ, must accompany the submission. Bid packets are available for download from the City of East Orange’s website (www.eastorange-nj.gov) or can be purchased for a non-refundable fee of $75.00 from the Division of Procurement, City Hall, 1st floor. Sealed proposals must clearly bear the bidder's name and the title “2020 or NEWER CHEVROLET TAHOE 4WD 4-DOOR PREMIER (or EQUIVALENT)” on the exterior, addressed to the Purchasing Agent, City of East Orange, City Hall, 44 City Hall Plaza, East Orange, NJ 07018. The definitive deadline for bid submission is Friday, August 30, 2019, at 12:00 p.m. prevailing local time, with proposals publicly opened and read aloud in the Council Chambers at East Orange City Hall. Lisa L. Jackson, Q.P.A., is the designated contact for this solicitation.