Fire Hoses and Fittings

The City of Newark, New Jersey, is soliciting electronic bids for Bid #2021-28 to procure Fire Hoses and Fittings through the city's e-Procurement Portal, ProcureNow. The procurement is specifically for the Essex County jurisdiction and is designed to supply essential firefighting equipment to municipal emergency services. Bids must be submitted electronically by July 1, 2021, at precisely 10:15 am, with any submissions after this time being automatically rejected. The contract term will not exceed twenty-four consecutive months, and bidders are required to comply with state regulations including N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq. Bidders must provide three references of recent contractual projects and must submit multiple mandatory documents, including a Statement of Ownership Disclosure, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Bid Proposal Form, and evidence of Affirmative Action Compliance.

The procurement appears to have minimal restrictions on bidder participation, though vendors must meet specific compliance requirements, including providing a Business Registration Certificate, Sweatshop Compliance Certification, and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance documentation. Notably, the City of Newark has waived traditional Bid Bond and Performance Bond requirements for this procurement. Bidders must disclose any criminal convictions and demonstrate compliance with local ordinances, including anti-discrimination provisions. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, the comprehensive bid package suggests a structured procurement process focused on securing high-quality firefighting equipment. The point of contact for this bid is Phyllis Glanton, and the procurement will be managed by the Division of Central Purchasing under the direction of Jerome Wakefield, the Purchasing Agent.