LOCKSMITH SERVICES & LOCKING HARDWARE

The City of East Orange, New Jersey, is soliciting proposals for comprehensive locksmith services and locking hardware to maintain the security and functionality of its municipal properties. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) aims to secure a qualified and experienced vendor to provide essential services, including routine maintenance, repair, installation, and emergency response for various locking mechanisms and key systems across multiple city-owned facilities. The comprehensive scope of work encompasses tasks such as rekeying, master key system implementation, lock replacements, security upgrades, and rapid assistance for urgent security requirements, ensuring the uninterrupted operational integrity and safety of crucial municipal infrastructure like administrative offices, public service buildings, and community centers. This critical service is vital for safeguarding city assets and personnel. Prospective contractors must demonstrate unwavering adherence to all applicable New Jersey state regulations governing public contracts and professional services. Mandatory compliance requirements include the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:l l-l), the Pay to Play Law (N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, et seq.), and all related regulatory mandates promulgated thereunder. Furthermore, all Professional Service Contractors are specifically required to comply with N.J.S.A. 10:5-33 et seq. concerning Affirmative Action, N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq. related to Contract Compliance and Equal Employment Opportunities in Public Contracts, and N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2 regarding the Disclosure of Ownership. No mandatory pre-bid meetings or site visits are explicitly mentioned in this advertisement; however, bidders are solely responsible for thoroughly understanding the specific requirements and conditions of the municipal properties requiring service. All proposals for these critical locksmith services must be submitted exclusively electronically through the City of East Orange's dedicated OpenGov Procurement portal, accessible at https://procurement.opengov.com/governments/10682973/projects/169311/manage. The definitive deadline for bid submissions is **July 17, 2025, at 11:00 AM**. Proposals received after this precise date and time will be strictly rejected without exception. Bidders are required to use the specific Proposal Forms provided by the City, as any submissions not presented on the designated forms may be subject to rejection. All questions and requests for information regarding this IFB must be submitted solely through the E-Procurement portal. It is important to note that respondents are prohibited from modifying, withdrawing, or canceling their proposals or any part thereof for sixty (60) days following the designated receipt time. For any procedural questions regarding the submission process, the Purchasing Agent can be reached at (973) 266-5162.