Rental And Erection Of Scaffolding At Various PVSC Locations For A Two (2) Year Period

The Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission (PVSC), a public agency in Newark, New Jersey, is requesting sealed bids for rental and erection of scaffolding at various PVSC facilities for a two-year period beginning November 1, 2026, with bids due September 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

The scope encompasses six primary scaffold configurations: access scaffolding for aftercoolers, heat exchangers, and wet oxidation reactors at the Sludge Heat Treatment Facility (approximately 55 feet in height); scaffolding for sludge collecting mechanisms in decant tanks (approximately 43 feet); scaffolding for sludge thickener tanks (approximately 30 feet); and free-standing scaffold sections for miscellaneous applications. The contractor must provide supervision, labor, equipment, and materials for furnishing, erecting, and dismantling scaffolding on demand. Delivery, erection, and dismantling must each occur within two working days of notification. The contractor bears sole responsibility for employee safety, property damage, materials handling, and compliance with OSHA, Federal, State, and PVSC safety standards.

The contract includes rental rates tiered by duration (daily, weekly, two-week, four-week, six-week, and eight-week periods) plus hourly service rates for additional work. Prices must remain firm with no increases over the two-year term and are exclusive of New Jersey State and Federal taxes; PVSC is exempt from sales and use taxes. All prices are net, F.O.B. Destination with transportation fully prepaid. Payment occurs at 80 percent upon erection completion and 20 percent upon dismantling notice, disbursed at PVSC's next scheduled monthly meeting. Invoices must arrive at least 18 days prior to the meeting date.

A $1,000 bid bond or certified check is required with submission. The contractor must provide evidence of relevant experience and three customer references from the preceding two years. Required compliance documents include New Jersey Business Registration Certificate, Statement of Ownership, Affirmative Action Compliance certification, Non-Collusion Affidavit, and certifications of non-involvement in prohibited investments in Iran, Russia, or Belarus. A pre-bid site visit can be arranged by contacting the PVSC Plant Engineering Department at 973-817-5790.