Fire Escape: Inspection, Maintenance, Repair & Restoration Services

Bergen County, New Jersey is seeking a comprehensive Fire Escape Inspection, Maintenance, Repair, and Restoration Services contract (BC-BID-25-02) for a 12-month period with two potential 12-month renewal options. The procurement requires a vendor capable of performing detailed fire escape evaluations, including preparation of preliminary and final plans for review by the County Fire Inspector, cost estimation, bid review assistance, and on-site installation oversight. Specific technical requirements include mechanical repairs, painting, welding of stair treads and structural connections, lead-based paint removal following EPA regulations, wall attachment verification, and providing an Engineer Certification Letter demonstrating compliance with New Jersey state requirements. Vendors must have licensed engineers on staff in New Jersey, no current HUD sanctions, and prior experience with Public Housing Authority construction projects. Sealed bids will be received electronically through the Bonfire eProcurement platform at www.Bergenbids.com by Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 12 Noon, with bid specifications available at no cost from the county's website.

The contract has specific set-aside provisions to promote economic inclusion, with opportunities for Qualified Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women's Business Enterprises (WBE), Veteran Business Enterprises (VBE), and Small Business Enterprises (SBE). To qualify, businesses must have their principal place of business in New Jersey, be independently owned and operated, and meet specific ownership requirements of at least 51% ownership by minority groups, women, veterans, or qualify as a small business. Businesses can register and seek certification through various government agencies, including the State of New Jersey Department of Treasury, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, NJ Transit, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. While specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the rate information sheet includes detailed labor rate structures for standard and overtime work across three consecutive 12-month contract periods. Contractors must also comply with New Jersey's anti-discrimination statutes, workforce regulations, and the Prevailing Wage Act, with potential for sanctions or contract termination for non-compliance.