Renovation of firehouse #4

The City of East Orange, New Jersey, Department of Public Works is soliciting sealed bids through an Invitation for Bid for the renovation and repair of Firehouse #4 at 410 Springdale Avenue in East Orange, with questions due November 12, 2026 and bids due November 24, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. prevailing local time via the City's PlanetBids e-Procurement portal.

The contractor must demonstrate capacity to work at multiple locations simultaneously and maintain at least two fully equipped field crews at separate project locations at all times. Scope covers renovation and repairs across the basement, first floor, and second floor, including demolition and kitchen millwork such as base cabinets, solid surface countertops, and an accessible sink, as shown in 2020 architectural drawings prepared by Clarke Caton Hintz, PC. All contractors and subcontractors must comply with New Jersey prevailing wage requirements, affirmative action obligations under N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq., public works contractor registration, and applicable OSHA standards. Required insurance includes general liability of not less than $1 million per occurrence and workers' compensation coverage.

Award goes to the lowest responsible bidder, with award anticipated within 60 days of bid receipt. Bidders must post a proposal guarantee of 10 percent of the total bid, not to exceed $20,000, by certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond payable to the Treasurer of the City of East Orange. The awardee must furnish a performance bond equal to 100 percent of the awarded contract price and a maintenance bond for two years from project acceptance. Work must commence within ten calendar days of formal notice to proceed and finish within 90 calendar days thereafter. Liquidated damages range from $500 per calendar day for bids between $0 and $25,000 to $1,500 per day for bids exceeding $500,001.