TOWING & STORAGE SERVICES

The City of East Orange is actively soliciting proposals for comprehensive Towing & Storage Services, utilizing the competitive contracting process as mandated by N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1(k), et seq. This vital municipal contract aims to secure a qualified service provider capable of meeting the City's ongoing needs for vehicle towing, impoundment, and storage. The scope encompasses all necessary operations to provide efficient and reliable towing and storage solutions for various city departments and public safety requirements within East Orange, ensuring prompt response and secure handling of vehicles. This procurement is critical for maintaining public order, managing traffic incidents, and supporting law enforcement activities within the municipality. The project directly contributes to public safety and operational efficiency within the City of East Orange. Prospective Professional Service Contractors are required to adhere to stringent state regulations, including N.J.S.A. 10:5-33 et seq. concerning Affirmative Action, N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq. pertaining to Contract Compliance and Equal Employment Opportunities in Public Contracts, and N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2 for Disclosure of Ownership. While not mandatory, a highly recommended Pre-Proposal Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 11:00 AM, to be held at 44 City Hall Plaza, East Orange, NJ, within the Council Chamber. This meeting offers a valuable opportunity for potential respondents to gain clarity and ask questions directly related to the RFP requirements and scope of work. All proposals for these critical Towing & Storage Services must be submitted electronically through the designated Procurement Portal, accessible via https://procurement.opengov.com/governments/10682973/projects/177471/manage. The absolute deadline for electronic submission is Friday, July 18, 2025, at 11:00 AM, prevailing local time. Respondents are advised that proposals cannot be modified, withdrawn, or canceled for sixty (60) days following the submission due date. Questions regarding the RFP must be submitted by Monday, July 7, 2025, at 11:00 AM, with responses provided by Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 11:00 AM. For any further inquiries, bidders should directly contact Racquel C. Ferguson, Q.P.A., Purchasing Agent, at (973) 266-5162.