TOWING & STORAGE SERVICES

The City of East Orange, New Jersey, is actively soliciting competitive proposals from qualified vendors for comprehensive Towing and Storage Services. This municipal procurement initiative aims to secure a reliable contractor to manage vehicle towing, impoundment, and secure storage for various departmental needs and public safety requirements within the city limits. The scope of work encompasses emergency towing operations, routine vehicle removals, accident recovery, and the provision of secure, accessible storage facilities for impounded vehicles, ensuring adherence to all New Jersey state statutes and local ordinances governing such services. This critical service ensures efficient traffic management and property protection for the community of East Orange. Prospective contractors must demonstrate robust qualifications and comply with stringent regulatory frameworks. Key submission requirements include a Non-Collusion Affidavit, Affirmative Action Affidavit, Statement of Ownership, a valid Business Registration Certificate, and a Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran. Bidders are also mandated to provide an Acknowledgment of Receipt of Change to Bidder Document, detailed Insurance Requirements, and an Experience Record showcasing relevant past performance. Furthermore, compliance with New Jersey statutes such as N.J.S.A. 34-11 – 56.25 (Public Works wages), N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq. (Affirmative Action and Contract Compliance), and P.L. 1977 C33 (stockholder disclosure) is obligatory. A non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 29, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall, 44 City Hall Plaza, Council Chambers, East Orange, NJ, providing an opportunity for potential bidders to seek clarifications. Detailed Request for Proposal packets can be obtained from the Division of Procurement at City Hall, 1st Floor, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, for a non-refundable fee of $25.00, or downloaded free of charge from www.eastorange-nj.gov. Sealed proposals, clearly marked "TOWING & STORAGE SERVICES" with the bidder's name, must be received by the Purchasing Agent no later than Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. prevailing local time. Submissions can be mailed or hand-delivered to the City of East Orange, Division of Procurement, 44 City Hall Plaza, East Orange, New Jersey 07018. All required forms, including the Bid Proposal Sheet, must be properly executed. The primary contact for this Request for Proposal is Racquel C. Ferguson, QPA, the City of East Orange Purchasing Agent.