Liquid Calcium Chloride (Brine) Ice and Snow Control

The City of Newark, New Jersey, is seeking bids for Bid Proposal (2021-18) to procure Liquid Calcium Chloride (Brine) for Ice and Snow Control. This procurement is specifically for the Essex County jurisdiction and will be conducted entirely through the city's e-Procurement Portal (ProcureNow). Bidders must submit electronic proposals by May 20, 2021, at 10:15 am, with a contract term not to exceed twenty-four consecutive months. The bid will be publicly opened and read aloud immediately following the submission deadline, with a remote Zoom conference call facilitating transparency for bidders and the public. Mandatory compliance requirements include submission of various documentation such as Statement of Ownership Disclosure, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Affirmative Action Compliance, Business Registration Certificate, and several additional certifications including Sweatshop Compliance and Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though bidders must comply with state regulations including N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq., which likely include provisions for minority and small business participation. Notably, bid bond requirements have been waived for this contract, and interested vendors must provide a Consent to Hold Bid form. The point of contact for this bid is Aniyyah Maney, reachable at (973) 733-3811 or maneya@ci.newark.nj.us. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement is for liquid calcium chloride brine used in ice and snow control, suggesting a municipal infrastructure and public works-related contract. Potential bidders should carefully review all documentation and ensure complete compliance with the specified requirements before submission.