trenton RFQ2026-01-REQUET-FOR-QUALIFICATIONS-FOR-VENDORS-ON-EMERGENCY-STABILIZATION-OF-IMMINENTLY-HAZARDOUS-AND-UNSAFE-STRUCTURES-WITHING-THE-COT.pdf

RFQ2026-01

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

PRE-QUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS

FOR

EMERGENCY STABILIZATION OF IMMINENTLY

HAZARDOUS AND UNSAFE STRUCTURES WITHIN

THE

CITY OF TRENTON

QUESTIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING TO: igarcia@trentonnj.org

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FROM THE CITY OF TRENTON

PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EMERGENCY STABILIZATION OF

IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS AND UNSAFE STRUCTURES WITHIN THE CITY OF

TRENTON, NEW JERSEY

PROJECT FACT SHEET

Complete Name of Project

Emergency Stabilization of Imminently Hazardous and Unsafe Structures

Location

Various Locations throughout the City of Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey

RFQ2026-01 WILL BE VIRTUALLY OPENED ON AUGUST 21, 2026, AT 11:00AM LOG-IN LINK IS:

https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1659728453?pwd=G2B6be9chmIW9fhNXaiEoG41ifb92X.1

RFQ’S MUST BE SUBMITTED IN A SEALED ENVELOPE BY AUGUST 21, 2026 PRIOR TO 11:00AM TO:

Isabel C. Garcia, QPA, Purchasing Agent, City of Trenton, Division of Purchasing ,319 East State Street, 1st floor, Trenton, NJ 08608

Phone: 609-989-3138

Questions must be submitted in writing to: igarcia@trentonnj.org

Department

Department of Housing, Economic Development & Inspections

Project Funding

Funding may include:

• City Capital Funds

• State of New Jersey Grants

• Other public funding sources

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The City of Trenton routinely encounters residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use structures that have been determined to be unsafe, imminently hazardous, partially collapsed, fire damaged, or otherwise structurally compromised.

In many cases, demolition is not immediately warranted or feasible. Temporary stabilization measures are necessary to protect the public while permanent repairs, rehabilitation, or demolition are evaluated.

Accordingly, the City seeks to establish a list of qualified contractors capable of responding quickly to emergency stabilization assignments.

The city intends to award prequalified status to multiple contractors. Individual assignments will be issued through written Requests for Quotations to the prequalified contractors on an as-needed basis.

PROJECT OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this Request for Qualifications is to identify contractors possessing the experience, personnel, equipment, licensing, permits and financial capability necessary to perform emergency stabilization work on unsafe and imminently hazardous structures.

The selected contractors shall be capable of responding rapidly to emergency conditions and implementing temporary stabilization measures that protect life, property, and the public.

Furthermore, selected contractors are expected to issue the lowest and most responsible quote and, where applicable, acquire and redevelop the property in accordance with the City’s redevelopment objectives.

SCOPE OF WORK REQUIRED FOR THE CITY OF TRENTON

The qualified Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, permits, transportation, and incidentals necessary to perform emergency stabilization services including, but not limited to:

Structural Stabilization

• Emergency shoring

• Structural bracing

• Wall stabilization

• Floor stabilization

• Roof stabilization

• Temporary framing

• Installation of temporary support systems

• Stabilization of leaning walls

• Stabilization of chimneys

• Stabilization of parapets

• Stabilization of foundations

Building Protection

• Emergency roof tarping

• Roofing

• Boarding of windows and doors

• Installation of temporary weather protection

• Temporary fencing

• Security barriers

Collapse Prevention

• Removal of loose masonry

• Removal of unstable façade components

• Removal of hazardous architectural elements

• Temporary tie-back systems

• Protective scaffolding

• Debris netting

Site Safety

• Traffic control

• Pedestrian protection

• Dust suppression

• Debris removal

• Emergency site cleanup

Miscellaneous Work

• Emergency excavation

• Concrete placement

• Temporary utility protection

• Coordination with structural engineers

• Coordination with utility companies

• Emergency site restoration

STATEMENT OF GENERAL NOTICE

The City of Trenton seeks to establish a prequalified list of contractors capable of responding to emergency stabilization assignments involving unsafe or imminently hazardous structures in twenty-four

(24) hours.

Selection under this Request for Qualification shall not guarantee any minimum quantity of work.

If the property is ultimately not conveyed to the selected contractor, the City of Trenton shall reimburse the contractor for the approved quote and any authorized work performed in accordance that the selected contractor will acquire and redevelop the property.

Projects which involve private property will only be considered for lowest and most responsible bidder and will be reimbursed following completion of assigned project.

Contractors that fail to complete assigned projects within the required timeframes, or that have outstanding projects that remain incomplete, may be deemed non-responsive and may not be considered for future project assignments until all outstanding obligations have been satisfactorily completed.

Once the contractors are pre-qualified by resolution and approved by City Council Members; Individual stabilization projects shall be assigned through written Requests for Quotations issued to the prequalified contractors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Contractors shall demonstrate:

• Minimum five (5) years of structural stabilization experience

• Experience working on unsafe buildings

• Home Improvement Contractor Registration from the State of New Jersey – Residential Work

• Must apply to be a licensed contractor with the City of Trenton. The license must have employees and trade experience, including equipment operators.

• Contractor should always have a minimum of 3-man crew with NJ state prevailing rates per trade

• Must have a Business Registration, Public Works Contractor Registration Act

• Must not be listed in the State of NJ Prevailing Wage Debarment List

• Must not be listed on the WALL – Workforce Accountability in Labor NJ List

• Building Permit for Restoration

• Must be registered as a General Contractor with the City of Trenton for Non-Residential Work

• Must be registered as a General Contractor with the State of New Jersey when working on

Residential Properties

• Must apply for the General Contractor license with the City of Trenton

• Experience with emergency demolition response projects

• OSHA compliance

• Ability to mobilize within 24 hours

• Financial capability

• Bonding capacity

• Appropriate insurance coverage

EVALUATION CRITERIA

1. Company Experience

Minimum five (5) years of experience performing structural stabilization.

Contractors shall have completed at least five (5) comparable stabilization projects during the previous five (5) years.

2. Superintendent Qualifications

Minimum five (5) years supervising emergency stabilization work.

Experience with structural shoring, emergency repairs, and unsafe buildings.

3. Emergency Response Capability

Ability to mobilize qualified, licensed personnel and equipment within twenty-four (24) hours after notification.

4. Safety Record

Evaluation shall include:

• OSHA violations

• EMR

• Lost-time incidents

• Written safety program

5. Equipment Availability

Require contractors to identify available equipment including:

• Hydraulic shoring systems

• Steel shoring

• Timber shoring

• Cribbing

• Structural steel

• Welding equipment

• Generators

• Pumps

• Excavators

• Cranes

• Boom lifts

• Scaffolding

• Temporary fencing

• Traffic control equipment

6. Financial Capacity

Adequate bonding and financial resources.

7. PROJECT EXPERIENCE

For each project, require:

• Project Name

• Owner

• Location

• Contract Amount

• Type of Structure

• Nature of Emergency

• Stabilization Methods Used

• Completion Date

• Reference Contact

BIDDER’S COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRE, REFERENCES, PROOF OF SIMILAR PROJECTS, SEPARATE SHEETS REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED PER REQUEST, AND LICENSING MUST BE SUBMITTED IN A

SEALED ENVELOPE BY AUGUST 20, 2026 PRIOR TO 11:00AM TO: ISABEL C. GARCIA, QPA,

PURCHASING AGENT, CITY OF TRENTON, DIVISION OF PURCHASING , 319 EAST STATE STREET, 1ST

FLOOR, TRENTON, NJ 08608

This form must be completed and submitted by prospective bidders who wish to be considered for the project. Failure to complete the Bidder's Questionnaire could result in disqualification of the prospected bidder. Attachments to this sheet are acceptable (please label properly).

1 Name and Address of Contractor:

2 Under what other name(s) has your business operated?

3 Business form (corporation, partnership, LLC, etc.)

Date of formation: _________________________________________________________

Principal location:

Names and Titles of corporate officers. LLC members, or partners and their number of years with the business:

Names and Titles of corporate officers. LLC members, or partners and their number of years with the business:con’t____________________________________________________________________________________

4 Has your firm or any predecessor firm defaulted on a contract or had work terminated for non-performance within the last five (5) years? IF SO, ON A SEPARATE SHEET DESCRIBE THE PROJECT, OWNER, DATE. AND CIRCUMSTANCES/REASONS.

5 Has your firm or any predecessor firm been denied consent of surety, a bid bond, or a performance bond within the past twelve (12) months? IF SO, ON A SEPARATE SHEET DESCRIBE THE

CIRCUMSTANCES/REASONS.

6 How many emergency stabilization projects has your firm completed during the past five years? ____________

7 How many emergency structural shoring projects has your company completed?

8 Has your firm stabilized fire-damaged structures? _____________________________

9 Has your firm performed emergency work for municipalities?

10 Has your firm completed stabilization projects involving imminent collapse conditions?

11 Can your firm mobilize within 24 hours? ___________________________________

12 On a separate sheet describe your emergency response procedures.