AQUISITION OF (4) POLICE MOTORCYCLES AND (2) MOTORCYCLE TRAILERS FOR TOWING

The City of East Orange, through its Office of the City Administrator, Division of Procurement, is soliciting sealed bids for the acquisition of four (4) fully outfitted police motorcycles and two (2) heavy-duty open-bed motorcycle trailers for towing. This significant procurement is specifically for the East Orange Police Department, aiming to enhance its operational capabilities and fleet. The comprehensive scope of work mandates the furnishing and delivery of these goods in accordance with detailed specifications. The police motorcycles must be equivalent to the 2022/2023 Harley Davidson Electra-Glide, supplied in black and white, and must include a full police emergency light and siren package, a tall windshield, and a rear cargo box. The successful bidder will also be responsible for applying graphics to the motorcycles, which will be provided by the East Orange Police Department, and delivering two robust open-bed trailers capable of safely towing the acquired motorcycles. All items must meet rigorous quality standards and detailed technical requirements. Prospective contractors must adhere to strict New Jersey statutory and regulatory compliance requirements to be considered for this award. Key qualifications and documentation include compliance with N.J.S.A. 34-11-56.25 regarding Public Works wages, the Equal Employment Opportunity Act, and the Affirmative Action provisions under N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq. Bidders are required to submit a Non-Collusion Affidavit, an Affirmative Action Affidavit, a Statement of Ownership (P.L. 1977 C33) disclosing 10% or greater interest holders, a valid New Jersey Business Registration Certificate (N.J.S.A. 52:32-44), a Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran, and a Qualification Affidavit. Furthermore, contractors must possess and provide proof of Workers' Compensation Insurance and General Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000.00 per person and per accident for bodily injury, and $3,000,000.00 aggregate for property damages, with the City of East Orange named as an additional insured. Contractors are solely responsible for obtaining all necessary permits or licenses from any governmental entity with jurisdiction, ensuring all associated costs are integrated into their bid proposal. No mandatory pre-bid meetings or site visits were indicated in the provided bid invitation. Sealed proposals, submitted in quadruplicate (one original and three copies), were to be received by the Purchasing Agent at East Orange City Hall, located in the City Council Chambers at 44 City Hall Plaza, East Orange, NJ 07018. The firm submission deadline was Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at 11:30 A.M., prevailing local time, at which specific time and location the bids were publicly opened and read aloud. Bidders were explicitly instructed to enclose their proposals in a sealed envelope, distinctly bearing the bidder's name and address, and clearly marked on the outside with: "EAST ORANGE POLICE DEPARTMENT - AQUISITION OF (4) POLICE MOTORCYCLES AND (2) MOTORCYCLE TRAILERS FOR TOWING." Detailed bid proposal packets were made available for download from the City of East Orange's website or could be obtained on-site for a non-refundable fee of $75.00, payable to the City of East Orange. All bids were required to be presented exclusively on the provided Proposal Forms. The official contact for this procurement process is Racquel C. Ferguson, Purchasing Agent, available through the Division of Procurement at (973) 266-5162. The expected contract term shall not exceed four (4) months, subject to availability and appropriation of funds annually.