MILLING & PAVING OF VARIOUS STREETS FUNDING YEAR 2024

The City of East Orange, New Jersey, is soliciting competitive bids for the comprehensive Milling and Paving of Various Streets, identified under the Funding Year 2024 initiative. This vital public works project encompasses the full scope of roadway rehabilitation, including extensive milling of existing asphalt surfaces and subsequent application of new paving materials across multiple streets within the city. The primary objective is to enhance traffic safety, improve ride quality, and extend the lifespan of critical municipal infrastructure, ensuring a smoother and more durable road network for residents and commuters. This significant investment in East Orange's public infrastructure underscores the city's commitment to maintaining high-quality urban amenities and supporting sustainable community development through essential street improvements. Prospective contractors are required to demonstrate robust qualifications and adherence to strict regulatory standards. Mandatory requirements include the submission of a valid New Jersey Public Works Contractor Registration Certificate and a current Business Registration Certificate. Bidders must also provide a detailed Construction Experience Record, a Statement of Bidders Qualifications, and a Qualification Affidavit, attesting to their capability and prior experience in similar large-scale milling and paving projects. Additional essential accompanying documents comprise a Non-Collusion Affidavit, Affirmative Action Affidavit, Statement of Ownership, Prohibited Russia-Belarus Activities & Iran Investment Activity certification, and an Acknowledgement of Receipt of Change to Bidder Document. Compliance with N.J.S.A. 34-11 – 56.25 regulating wages on Public Works, N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. for Affirmative Action, and N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2 for disclosure of ownership is strictly enforced. There are no mandatory pre-bid meetings or site visits specified; however, all questions must be submitted through the City's E-Procurement portal by January 17, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. All proposals for the Milling and Paving of Various Streets project must be submitted electronically via the City of East Orange's E-Procurement portal, accessible at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/eastorange-nj/projects/136097. The firm deadline for bid submission is Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. prevailing local time; late proposals will not be accepted. Bidders are mandated to provide a Proposal Guarantee in the form of a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or a Satisfactory Bid Bond, equaling 10% of the total bid amount, with a maximum cap of $20,000.00. This security must be made payable to the City of East Orange, NJ. Detailed bid packets and specifications are available for download directly from the e-Procurement portal. While direct contact for questions is through the portal, general inquiries may refer to Racquel Ferguson, Q.P.A., for the City of East Orange. The City Council retains the right to reject any or all bids, waive informalities, or make awards for all or parts of the bids.