Purchase of (75) New Fire Hydrants and Hydrant Valves

The East Orange Board of Water Commissioners (EOBWC) is soliciting proposals for the direct purchase of seventy-five (75) new fire hydrants and accompanying hydrant valves. This critical municipal procurement project aims to enhance and maintain the water infrastructure within the City of East Orange, NJ, ensuring reliable fire suppression capabilities and efficient water distribution for public safety. The scope of work encompasses the supply and potential delivery of standard-compliant, durable fire hydrants, integral to the city's ongoing infrastructure upgrade and maintenance programs. This initiative is vital for modernizing the existing water network and ensuring compliance with current operational and safety standards for municipal water systems. Prospective contractors must demonstrate comprehensive qualifications, including holding a valid Public Works Contractor Registration Certificate, a mandatory requirement for all public works projects in New Jersey. Bidders are also required to submit a detailed Statement of Bidders Qualifications, a Qualification Affidavit, and an Acknowledgement and Statement of Organization, along with evidence of affirmative action compliance (N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 and N.J.A.C. 17:27). Additional prerequisite documents include a Non-Collusion Affidavit, Statement of Ownership, Business Registration Certificate, Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran, Acknowledgement of Receipt of Change to Bidder Document, Certification of Bidder’s Status regarding Debarred Contractors, comprehensive Insurance Requirements, and a Construction Experience Record. No mandatory pre-bid meetings or site visits were specified in the provided advertisement. Sealed proposals must be delivered to the Purchasing Agent in the Council Chambers located at East Orange City Hall, 44 City Hall Plaza, East Orange, NJ, 07018, no later than Friday, March 15, 2019, at 12:00 p.m. prevailing local time. Bids must be submitted in quadruplicate using the official Proposal Forms and enclosed in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the bidder's name and "Purchase of (75) NEW Fire Hydrants." A mandatory Proposal Guarantee of 10% of the total bid amount is required, payable to the City of East Orange, NJ, in the form of a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or a Satisfactory Bid Bond. Detailed Request For Proposals packets are available for a non-refundable fee of $25.00 from the Division of Procurement, 1st floor, City Hall, or can be downloaded from www.eastorange-nj.gov. For any inquiries, the contact for bid submission is the Purchasing Agent.