Furnishing General Plumbing Services at Municipal Buildings

The City of East Orange, Department of Public Works, is actively seeking bids for comprehensive General Plumbing Services to maintain and repair municipal buildings, public parks, library properties, and East Orange Water Department properties. This contract encompasses a broad scope of work including the replacement, repair, installation, and servicing of all plumbing systems and components, furnishing necessary plumbing hookups and revisions in existing structures, and supplying essential fixtures, piping, and valves. Contractors are required to perform various tasks such as system tests, troubleshooting, cleaning, and adjustments across all designated City facilities, ensuring continuous and reliable operation of plumbing infrastructure. A critical requirement is the provision of 24-hour service, featuring a 24-hour response time for routine service requests and an expedited 2-hour response time for all emergency calls, highlighting the need for immediate and efficient service delivery. Prospective contractors must fulfill specific qualification criteria, including mandatory registration with the New Jersey Commissioner of Labor under "The Public Works Contractor Registration Act" (P.L.1999, c.238), with proof of registration required at bid submission. Additionally, a valid New Jersey Master Plumber License is an essential prerequisite for all bidders. Demonstrable experience, qualifications, and financial stability are paramount, necessitating the submission of a detailed construction experience record. All personnel deployed must be highly skilled in their trade, and the contractor is required to assign an acceptable superintendent or foreman to oversee on-site operations. A mandatory site inspection was conducted on Monday, October 12, 2022, at 10:00 A.M., managed by Raemound George, Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, who can be reached at 862-395-4887 UNLOCK for inquiries regarding site conditions. Sealed bid proposals for "GENERAL PLUMBING SERVICES" are to be submitted to the Purchasing Agent in the Council Chamber at East Orange City Hall by Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. local time, when they will be publicly opened. Bidders must provide one original and three fully executed copies of their proposal, enclosed in a sealed envelope clearly indicating the bidder's name and the project title. A non-refundable fee of $25.00 is charged for bid packets picked up on-site. Each bid proposal must be accompanied by a Bid Guarantee, such as a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or a Bid Bond, equal to 10% of the total bid for one year, capped at $20,000, payable to the City of East Orange, NJ. A "Consent of Surety" for 100% of the contract amount is also a mandatory submission. Other critical documents include Non-Collusion and Affirmative Action Affidavits, a Statement of Ownership, a Business Registration Certificate, and a Public Works Contractor Registration Certificate. For procurement-related inquiries, contact Racquel C. Ferguson, QPA, Division of Procurement, at (973) 266-5162.