Plantwide Roof Improvements and Repairs for a Two (2) Year Period

Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission (PVSC) is soliciting sealed bids for a two-year contract to provide plantwide roof improvements and repairs at the PVSC Wastewater Treatment Plant located at 600 Wilson Avenue, Newark, New Jersey, with bids due September 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. This is an indeterminate contract with no fixed amount; individual task orders will be issued based on agreed-upon scopes of work with not-to-exceed costs established by hourly labor rates specified in the bid documents.

Typical work includes leak inspections during rain events, repair or replacement of roofing systems, gutter and downspout repairs, thermal imaging inspections, membrane roofing systems, flashing, caulking, and impervious coating systems. Contractors must visit the site to verify locations, dimensions, conditions, and access before submitting proposals. All work must comply with Essex County prevailing wage requirements and maintain operations without interrupting plant operations.

Bidders must submit a bid bond or certified check of $1,000 or 10 percent of the total bid amount (not to exceed $20,000), along with surety company certificates, statements of ownership, affirmative action compliance documentation, and non-collusion affidavits. Pricing is established through separate hourly labor rates for qualified roofers, crewmen, and helpers/laborers (40 hours per week) for each contract year; material costs are reimbursed at documented invoice cost plus a fixed fee, and rental equipment costs are reimbursed at documented invoice plus a fixed fee. All prices remain firm and not subject to increase during the two-year contract term, and are exclusive of New Jersey State and Federal taxes.

The contractor must carry Commercial General Liability insurance of at least $5 million combined single limit per occurrence, comprehensive automobile liability of at least $1 million, workers' compensation per New Jersey law, and employer liability of at least $500,000, with PVSC named as additional insured. The contractor must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Treasury and provide proof of business registration prior to award.