TOWING & STORAGE SERVICES

The City of East Orange, New Jersey, is actively soliciting proposals for comprehensive Towing & Storage Services through a competitive contracting process, as authorized by N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1(e), et seq. This vital municipal contract aims to secure reliable, on-demand towing, wrecker, and related road services for a primary two-year term, with the City retaining an exclusive option to extend for a third additional year. The extensive scope of work requires 24/7 availability, including weekends and holidays, to support the East Orange Police Department for incidents both within and potentially beyond City boundaries. Services encompass a broad range of vehicle types, including standard cars/vans, light-duty trucks, heavy-duty trucks, firefighting apparatus, and heavy-duty construction equipment, ensuring comprehensive coverage for various municipal needs. Prospective contractors must meet stringent qualification requirements to be considered for this critical service agreement. Key personnel and the operating entity must obtain and submit valid City of East Orange Wrecker licenses and Wrecker Driver's licenses for all personnel involved in operations, with applications submitted to the City’s Division of Tax Collection and Revenue. A mandatory Police background check will be conducted for all towers, and any felony conviction within the preceding three years for employees will result in disqualification. Firms must demonstrate ample equipment, resources, and training, including ensuring all wreckers are radio-equipped with a commercial high-band two-way radio or equivalent (e.g., cellular phones) to maintain direct, 24-hour communication with a base station. Additionally, respondents must operate a secure storage lot located either within East Orange or no more than five miles from its borders, compliant with all applicable municipal ordinances, as well as state and federal laws. The City reserves the right to conduct inspections of all vendor vehicles before awarding any contract. Detailed submission instructions require sealed RFP responses to be delivered to the Purchasing Agent by Friday, April 3, 2020, at 11:00 AM sharp, in the Municipal Council Chamber, located at 44 City Hall Plaza, East Orange, New Jersey 07018. Submissions must include one (1) original and four (4) copies, with the envelope clearly marked “TOWING & STORAGE SERVICES” and addressed to the Purchasing Agent. A non-refundable fee of $25.00 is required for RFP packets picked up on-site from the Division of Procurement, or documents can be downloaded from the City's website: www.eastorange-nj.gov. Proposals are mandated to remain firm for a period of sixty (60) days following the submission date. All inquiries regarding this solicitation should be directed to Lisa L. Jackson, Q.P.A., Purchasing Agent, at (973) 266-5162. Specific bid security or performance bonds are not explicitly required for proposal submission in the provided text.