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 new 2020 or Newer Chevrolet Tahoe, specifically a 4WD 4-Door Premier model or an equivalent vehicle. This Invitation to Bid, issued by the City's Division of Procurement, aims to acquire a modern, robust, and reliable utility vehicle to enhance municipal operations and update the city's fleet. The comprehensive scope of work involves the provision of a vehicle that meets or exceeds the detailed specifications outlined in the Request for Proposals, ensuring full compliance with all governmental regulations and the specific operational requirements of the City of East Orange. This acquisition is critical for maintaining an effective and up-to-date transportation infrastructure for city services. Prospective contractors are mandated to submit a comprehensive array of documents demonstrating their qualifications, legal compliance, and operational capacity. Essential submissions include a Non-Collusion Affidavit, Affirmative Action Evidence, Statement of Ownership, and a valid Business Registration Certificate. Bidders are also required to provide a Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran, an Acknowledgement of Receipt of Change to Bidder Document, and a New Jersey Public Works Contractor Registration Certificate, as stipulated by state law. Additional mandatory documentation encompasses a Statement of Bidders Qualifications, a Qualification Affidavit, an Acknowledgement and Statement of Organization, Certification of Bidder’s Status regarding Debarred Contractors, detailed Insurance Requirements, a Construction Experience Record, and a Subcontractor Utilization Certification, along with a Bid Document Submission Checklist. There are no mandatory pre-bid meetings or site visits specified for this particular solicitation. Sealed proposals must be submitted and received by the Purchasing Agent in the Council Chambers at East Orange City Hall on Friday, August 30, 2019, at 12:00 p.m. prevailing local time, at which point they will be publicly opened. Submissions must be presented in quadruplicate using the provided Proposal Forms and enclosed in a sealed envelope clearly bearing the bidder's name and the distinct title "2020 or NEWER CHEVROLET TAHOE 4WD 4-DOOR PREMIER (or EQUIVALENT)." A mandatory Proposal Guarantee is required, in the form of a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or a Satisfactory Bid Bond, amounting to 10% of the total bid value, made payable to the City of East Orange, NJ. Detailed Request for Proposals documents are available for a non-refundable fee of $75.00 at the Division of Procurement, 1st floor, City Hall, or can be downloaded from www.eastorange-nj.gov. All official inquiries and complete bid submissions should be directed to the Purchasing Agent at the Division of Procurement, City of East Orange, 44 City Hall Plaza, East Orange, NJ 07018.