Invitation To Bid Purchase (75) New Fire Hydrants And Hydrant Valves

The City of East Orange Board of Water Commissioners (EOBWC) is actively soliciting bids for the purchase of seventy-five (75) new fire hydrants and their corresponding hydrant valves. This procurement, designated as a Fair & Open Public Solicitation, is critical for enhancing and maintaining the city's essential water infrastructure and fire suppression systems. The comprehensive scope of work mandates the provision of American Darling B-84-B-5 Fire Hydrants, or an approved equivalent, which must strictly adhere to AWWA C502 standards and all subsequent revisions. These hydrants are required to have a working pressure rating of 250 psig, a seat tested pressure of 500 psig, and feature a compression-type main valve closure with an opening of no less than 5 ¼ inches, designed to allow for the removal of all working parts without the need for excavation. The accompanying hydrant valves must be 6-inch resilient wedge construction, rated for a cold water working pressure of 250 psig, manufactured from ductile iron in compliance with ANSI/AWWA C515, and certified to NSF/ANSI 61 and NSF 372. The solicitation also includes requirements for various hydrant bury depths (48", 56", 60", 66", 72", 96"), 6-inch and 12-inch barrel hydrant extensions, and 600 linear feet of ductile iron pipe, ensuring a complete and functional water system upgrade. Prospective contractors must meet stringent qualification and licensing criteria established by the State of New Jersey. Mandatory submissions with the bid include a Public Works Contractor Registration Certificate, a detailed Statement of Bidders Qualifications, a Qualification Affidavit, a Non-Collusion Affidavit, Affirmative Action Evidence, a Statement of Ownership, and a Business Registration Certificate (BRC) issued by the NJ Division of Revenue. Additionally, a Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran form is required. Bidders must also provide proof of adequate insurance coverage, including Workers Compensation, General Liability with limits of at least $1,000,000 per person and per accident for bodily injury and $3,000,000 aggregate for property damage, and Automobile Insurance. The bid documents include a specific Bidder Qualification Form that requests information on the organization's years in business, any history of failed projects, liens or lawsuits, details of past and current surety companies, and a list of all equipment owned for the contract's execution. While the document identifies a public bid opening, it does not specify any mandatory pre-bid meetings or site visits. Sealed proposals are to be submitted to the Purchasing Agent in the Council Chambers located at East Orange City Hall, 44 City Hall Plaza, East Orange, NJ 07018. The absolute deadline for submission is Friday, March 15, 2019, at 12:00 p.m. prevailing local time, at which point bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bid envelopes must be conspicuously marked with "PURCHASE OF (75) NEW FIRE HYDRANTS AND HYDRANT VALVES" and submitted in quadruplicate (one original and three copies) using the provided Proposal Forms. A non-refundable fee of $25.00 is charged for hard copies of the RFP packet, payable to the EAST ORANGE WATER COMMISSION (EOWC). Each proposal must include a Bid Guarantee in the form of a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or a Satisfactory Bid Bond, amounting to 10% of the total bid price, but not exceeding $20,000, made payable to the City of East Orange, NJ. Furthermore, a Consent of Surety, providing a Power of Attorney for the full bid amount from a New Jersey-authorized surety company, is mandatory, guaranteeing the provision of a 100% Performance Bond upon contract award and execution. The primary contact for inquiries regarding this bid is Lisa L. Jackson, QPA, of the City of East Orange (EOBWC) Division of Procurement.