2023 CITYWIDE ADA and INLET COMPLIANCE

This comprehensive procurement solicitation, issued by the City of East Orange, New Jersey, seeks qualified contractors for the "2023 Citywide ADA and Inlet Compliance" project. The extensive scope of work includes the construction of new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant handicap ramps, complete with detectable warning surfaces to ensure universal accessibility. Further civil infrastructure improvements entail the meticulous removal and subsequent re-installation of existing curb and sidewalk sections, precise resetting of casting covers for various utilities, and the relocation or adjustment of granite curbs and water valve boxes as required. Critical drainage enhancements involve the removal and replacement of current inlet grates and the construction of new Type "D" inlets to improve stormwater management throughout the city. The project also encompasses necessary site restoration activities, including topsoiling, fertilizing, seeding, and the application of new traffic stripes to restore and enhance public infrastructure. Prospective contractors must meet stringent qualification requirements and submit a comprehensive set of documents, including a Public Works Contractor Registration Certificate from New Jersey, affirming adherence to public works regulations. Mandatory submissions also include a Statement of Bidder's Qualifications, a Qualification Affidavit, a detailed Construction Experience Record, and a Business Registration Certificate, all designed to verify the bidder's capacity and prior performance in similar municipal projects. Furthermore, bidders are required to provide a Non-Collusion Affidavit, an Affirmative Action Affidavit (in compliance with N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq.), a Statement of Ownership (N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2), and a Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran. An Insurance Requirements Form must also be furnished. All questions and Requests for Information (RFIs) must be submitted by 2:00 PM (EST) on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Sealed proposals for this project must be delivered exclusively by hand, in quadruplicate, using the official Proposal Forms. Submissions are to be brought to the Council Chambers at East Orange City Hall for public opening and reading on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. prevailing local time. Each sealed envelope must be clearly marked with the bidder's name and the project title: "2023 CITYWIDE ADA and INLET COMPLIANCE." A Proposal Guarantee, in the form of a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or Bid Bond, is required for 10% of the total bid for one year, not exceeding $20,000. Additionally, a Consent of Surety for 100% of the contract amount is a mandatory component of the bid package. Bid packets are available for a non-refundable fee of $75.00 from the Division of Procurement, City Hall, 1st floor, or can be downloaded from www.eastorange-nj.gov. The primary contact for questions is the Project Manager, Jun Zheng, PE, CCCA, CME, via email.