TOWING & STORAGE SERVICES

The City of East Orange is actively soliciting proposals for comprehensive Towing & Storage Services through a competitive contracting process, specifically referencing N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1(k), et seq. This critical municipal service encompasses the full scope of towing, vehicle recovery, and secure storage solutions required by the city, likely supporting law enforcement, public works, and other governmental departments in managing impounded, accident-involved, or abandoned vehicles. The contract aims to ensure efficient and reliable operations for the municipality's transportation and public safety needs, providing essential support infrastructure for vehicle handling and secure retention within East Orange. This solicitation represents a significant opportunity for experienced contractors to partner with a New Jersey municipality. Prospective contractors are required to demonstrate compliance with New Jersey statutes including N.J.S.A. 10:5-33 et seq. (Affirmative Action), N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq. (Contract Compliance and Equal Employment Opportunities in Public Contract), and N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2 (Disclosure of Ownership). While specific licensing beyond these compliance requirements is not detailed, adherence to state and local regulations for towing and storage operations is implicit. A highly recommended, non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 2, 2025, at 11:00 am, at 44 City Hall Plaza, East Orange, NJ, within the Council Chamber, to provide clarity and address potential bidder inquiries. All proposals must be submitted electronically via the City of East Orange's Procurement Portal (https://procurement.opengov.com/governments/10682973/projects/170924/manage) no later than Wednesday, June 18th, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. prevailing local time. The deadline for question submission is Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 11:00 am, with responses posted by Monday, June 9, 2025, at 11:00 am. Proposers should be aware that proposals cannot be modified, withdrawn, or canceled for sixty (60) days following the submission deadline. For any inquiries regarding the RFP process, interested parties should directly contact Racquel C. Ferguson, Q.P.A., Purchasing Agent for the City of East Orange, at (973) 266-5162.