WHITE OAK RIDGE PUMPING STATION EMERGENCY GENERATOR INSTALLATION PROJECT

East Orange Water Commission (EOWC) is soliciting bids for the White Oak Ridge Pumping Station (WORPS) Emergency Generator Installation Project in Millburn Township, Essex County, New Jersey, under Contract No. 18-001. The comprehensive project entails the installation of a new 2,000 kW emergency generator, complete with a base fuel tank, automatic transfer switchgear, and a load bank, all to be situated on concrete pads elevated above flood elevations. The scope of work also encompasses the demolition of existing equipment at the Diesel Pumping Station and Machine Shop, replacement of the existing 35:5kV service transformer, provision of temporary 5 kV generator(s) for power during critical tie-in operations, and the installation of a new fuel transfer system with associated overhead pipe support racks. Furthermore, the project includes provisions for future SCADA system tie-ins and the installation of site fencing and protective bollards to secure the facility. Prospective contractors must demonstrate substantial qualifications, including compliance with the "Public Works Contractor Registration Act" (P.L. 1999, c.238), requiring registration with the New Jersey Department of Labor (DOL) prior to bidding, or submission of a registration application if not yet approved. Bidders are expected to thoroughly examine all contract documents and the project site to familiarize themselves with local conditions affecting costs and work performance. A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at 11:00 am at the White Oak Ridge Pumping Station in Short Hills, NJ, which is essential for clarification and site understanding. Bidders must submit a Statement of Bidders Qualifications, a Non-Collusion Affidavit, an Affirmative Action Evidence, a Statement of Ownership, and an NJ Business Registration Certificate, among other documents, as part of their proposal packet. Sealed proposals for this critical public works project are due by April 14, 2020, at 11:00 am prevailing local time. Bids must be submitted in quadruplicate (one original and three copies) to the Purchasing Agent in the Board Room at the offices of the East Orange Water Commission, located at 99 South Grove Street, East Orange, New Jersey 07018. A Proposal Guarantee (bid security) is strictly required, in the form of a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or Bid Bond, amounting to 10% of the total bid, not to exceed $20,000, payable to the East Orange Water Commission. The successful bidder will also be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each in the amount of 100% of the contract price, and a Maintenance Bond for 10% of the Total Bid Price for two years. Nathaniel Adams serves as the Purchasing Agent and the primary contact for bid submission inquiries. Bid packets are available for a non-refundable fee of $75.00.