Hydrant replacement program eowc

The East Orange Water Commission is requesting sealed bids on a hydrant replacement program for the City of East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, with bids due October 14, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. through the City's electronic procurement portal (PlanetBids). This is a unit price bid contract awarded to the lowest responsible bidder based on overall total cost.

The scope comprises 78 fire hydrant unit replacements and 49 hydrant assembly replacements throughout the City of East Orange. Work must be completed within 120 calendar days of notice to proceed, with contractor mobilization required no later than 20 calendar days after contract execution.

The contract is subject to New Jersey prevailing wage requirements as determined by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The contractor must register under the Public Works Contractor Registration Act with weekly payroll reporting. Bid security is 10 percent of the bid amount, not to exceed $20,000. The successful bidder must furnish performance and payment bonds each at 100 percent of the accepted bid amount, with surety rated "A" or better by Best Rating System and authorized to conduct business in New Jersey. A maintenance bond equal to 15 percent of the final contract amount is required for two years following substantial completion. Insurance requirements include workers' compensation, commercial general liability with minimum limits of $2,000,000, automobile liability, and umbrella coverage with limits ranging from $1,000,000 to $10,000,000 depending on project cost.

Questions must be submitted by Friday, October 2, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. through the portal. The project is funded by the City of East Orange Board of Water Commission.