Insulation Services On An As Needed Basis

The Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission (PVSC) is soliciting sealed bids for insulation services on an as-needed basis under Contract B514, with bids due September 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The contract carries no fixed amount; individual task orders will be issued with not-to-exceed costs derived from submitted labor rates. Work is performed at the PVSC facility in Newark, New Jersey.

Scope includes insulation installation and repair on piping systems, ducting, HVAC and refrigeration equipment, plumbing, boiler and steam systems, domestic water systems, chilled water and cooling tower systems, and cryogenic equipment, as well as mold remediation and asbestos removal. Contractors must demonstrate a minimum of ten years of experience in insulation installation and repair, with worker experience of not less than three years; all personnel must be trained and certified for the specific services provided. The contract is subject to New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act requirements and Local Public Contracts Law provisions.

The contract term is two years from the Notice to Proceed date. Bidders must submit labor rates for Insulator Foreman, Insulator Journeyman, Equipment Operator, and Apprentices at straight time, overtime, and premium rates; all costs include wages, benefits, insurance, overhead, and profit. Materials and equipment are reimbursable at actual cost plus 12.5 percent; specialty subcontractors for asbestos abatement and mold remediation are reimbursable at actual cost plus 5 percent.

Required bid documentation includes a bid bond or certified check of $1,000 or 10 percent of total bid (not to exceed $20,000), Statement of Ownership, Affirmative Action Compliance documentation, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Reference Questionnaire with three customer references from the past two years, New Jersey Business Registration proof, and Public Works Contractor Registration certification. Successful bidders must complete contract execution within ten business days of notification.

The contractor must maintain Commercial General Liability of $5 million combined single limit, Comprehensive Automobile Liability of $1 million, Workers' Compensation per New Jersey law, and Employer Liability of $500,000, with PVSC named as additional insured. A site visit is encouraged; arrangements available through Ryan McCann at (973) 817-5832.