Prequalification Of Contractors For Emergency Stabilization Of Imminently Hazardous And Unsafe Structures Within The City Of Trenton, New Jersey

The City of Trenton, New Jersey Department of Housing, Economic Development & Inspections is requesting qualifications for prequalified emergency-stabilization contractors under RFQ2026-01B, with sealed RFQs due October 2, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., and a virtual Zoom opening at the same date and time. However, prospective bidders must submit completed questionnaires, references, proof of similar projects, and licensing documentation by August 20, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. This is a re-advertisement prequalification pool; selected contractors will be assigned stabilization projects through subsequent RFQs on an as-needed basis with no guaranteed minimum work volume.

Scope encompasses structural stabilization (emergency shoring, bracing, wall/roof/floor/foundation stabilization, leaning-wall and chimney stabilization, parapet and foundation work), building protection (emergency roof tarping, roofing, window and door boarding, temporary weather protection, temporary fencing, security barriers), collapse prevention (loose masonry removal, unstable facade removal, temporary tie-back systems, protective scaffolding, debris netting), site safety (traffic control, pedestrian protection, dust suppression, debris removal, site cleanup), and miscellaneous work (emergency excavation, concrete placement, temporary utility protection, coordination with structural engineers and utility companies, site restoration).

Minimum qualifications include five years of structural stabilization experience, New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor Registration, City of Trenton licensing, a minimum three-person crew, New Jersey prevailing wage compliance, general contractor registration, OSHA compliance, ability to mobilize within 24 hours, and appropriate financial bonding and insurance coverage. Evaluation criteria include company experience, superintendent qualifications, emergency response capability, safety record, equipment availability, financial capacity, and detailed project experience documentation. Funding derives from City Capital Funds, State of New Jersey Grants, and other public funding sources. Contractors are reimbursed for approved quotes and authorized work performed; if properties are not conveyed to the contractor, reimbursement follows project completion. Contractors failing to complete assigned projects within required timeframes or maintaining outstanding incomplete projects may be excluded from future assignments.