JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR MUNICIPAL PROPERTIES

The City of East Orange, New Jersey, is soliciting Proposals from qualified vendors for comprehensive Janitorial Services across various municipal properties located at 44 City Hall Plaza and other city facilities. This Request for Proposal (RFP) aims to secure a vendor capable of delivering high-quality cleaning and maintenance services to ensure a clean, healthy, and presentable environment for city employees and residents. The scope of work encompasses routine cleaning, sanitation, waste removal, and general upkeep of designated municipal buildings, adhering to specified schedules and service standards outlined in the full RFP document. Proponents must demonstrate a thorough understanding of municipal facility maintenance requirements and be prepared to meet the City's operational needs. Prospective contractors are mandated to comply with a comprehensive set of New Jersey State statutes and regulations relevant to public contracting and professional services. This includes strict adherence to the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1), the Pay-to-Play Law (N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 et seq.), and all related regulations. Furthermore, bidders must satisfy requirements concerning Affirmative Action (N.J.S.A. 10:5-33 et seq.), Contract Compliance and Equal Employment Opportunities in Public Contract (N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq.), and Disclosure of Ownership (N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2). No mandatory pre-bid meetings or site visits are explicitly stated in this advertisement; however, all questions must be submitted through the designated E-Procurement portal. All proposals must be submitted electronically exclusively through the City’s OpenGov Procurement portal, accessible via https://procurement.opengov.com/governments/10682973/projects/159599/manage. The definitive deadline for proposal submission is May 28, 2025, at 11:00 am, with any proposals received after this timestamp being automatically rejected. Proposals must be presented on the official forms provided by the City of East Orange, with accompanying literature appropriately checked. Vendors are advised that proposals cannot be modified, withdrawn, or canceled for sixty (60) days following the submission deadline. For any inquiries regarding the procurement process, prospective bidders may contact the Purchasing Agent at the provided phone number.