UNDERGROUND FACILITY LOCATING AND MARKING SERVICES

The City of East Orange Water Commission (EOWC) is actively soliciting bids for Underground Facility Locating and Marking Services. This comprehensive project encompasses the identification and marking of the EOWD's critical water supply system, sanitary sewers, and storm sewers within and around the City of East Orange. The scope of work is extensive, covering approximately 115 miles of water main, customer supply lines, and service lines, essential for maintaining service to over 64,000 residents and 9,845 customer accounts. The successful contractor will be responsible for these locating and marking services over an initial two-year period, with the potential for a one-year renewal. The geographical reach of this service extends beyond East Orange's municipal boundaries to include assets in Short Hills (Trunk Mains) and the Wyoming Avenue Storage Tank area (Maplewood and South Orange), as well as associated distribution mains. The goal is to ensure the integrity and operational efficiency of the municipal water infrastructure. Prospective contractors must demonstrate a profound understanding of the project, supported by proven qualifications from similar projects undertaken for public water utilities with similarly aged infrastructure. Key personnel qualifications and availability are critical considerations for selection. Mandatory submission requirements include a Public Works Contractor Registration Certificate, a Statement of Bidders Qualifications, and a Qualification Affidavit. Bidders are also obligated to adhere to N.J.S.A. 34-11 – 56.25 concerning Public Works wage regulations, the Equal Employment Opportunity Act (N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 and N.J.A.C. 17:27 Affirmative Action), and N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2 for stockholder disclosure. While no mandatory pre-bid meetings are indicated, maps and system schematics are available for inspection at the East Orange Water Department, providing crucial context for proposers. Sealed proposals, clearly marked "UNDERGROUND FACILITY LOCATING AND MARKING SERVICES," must be submitted in quadruplicate, comprising one original and three copies. The definitive submission deadline is Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 11:00 AM, prevailing local time. Submissions must be delivered to the East Orange City Hall, City Council Chamber, located at 44 City Hall Plaza, East Orange, NJ 07018. A Proposal Guarantee, in the form of a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or Bid Bond, amounting to 10% of the total bid (not exceeding $20,000) and payable to the City of East Orange, NJ, is strictly required. Additionally, a Consent of Surety, guaranteeing a 100% Performance Bond, must accompany the bid. The contract, if awarded, will require a 100% Performance Bond. Bids will remain firm for a period of sixty (60) calendar days from the opening date. For any bid-related inquiries or submissions, the primary contact is Racquel C. Ferguson, Q.P.A., at the City of East Orange, Division of Procurement, 44 City Hall Plaza, East Orange, New Jersey 07018.