Duct Cleaning For The County Of Mercer For A Period Of One(1) Year

Mercer County, New Jersey is requesting bids for HVAC duct cleaning services for the Department of Buildings and Grounds, Airport, and other County agencies on an as-needed basis, with bids due August 12, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. and a one-year contract term with a one-year extension option. Bidders must hold NADCA certification and deploy at least one staff member certified as an Air System Cleaning Specialist; all field employees must have a minimum of three continuous years of duct cleaning experience.

The scope covers cleaning of HVAC ducts, air handlers, fans, and ancillary items including grills, registers, and screens across multiple County facilities. All work must comply with standards issued by the National Institutes of Health and the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA). Pricing shall be submitted on a unit price or time-and-materials basis; the contractor is responsible for all equipment, chemicals, labor, supervision, transportation, and associated costs. The County reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities as needed and offers no minimum purchase guarantee.

Contract award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder. Contractors must carry general liability coverage of $1,000,000 combined single limit and $2,000,000 aggregate, automobile insurance of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and workers' compensation coverage. Contractors must comply with the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act and Public Works Contractor Registration Act, submitting certified payroll records within ten days of wage payments. Background checks are required for all contractor employees due to access to restricted County facilities. The County retains the right to terminate with thirty days' notice and may procure services from other sources if the contractor fails to perform, with any price differential charged to the contractor. Questions may be submitted via the BidNet question portal or to scadet@mercercounty.org.