Repair And Maintenance Of Motorized Overhead Doors And Secure Barrier Systems

The City of Jersey City is requesting sealed bids for repair and maintenance of motorized overhead doors and secure barrier systems across multiple municipal sites, with bids due August 20, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

The scope covers 38 motorized overhead doors, 2 gates, and 6 security barrier arms located at Jersey City Fire Department stations, the Municipal Services Complex, City Hall, Jackson Square Annex, and JCPS Headquarters. The contractor must respond to regular repair requests within 72 hours and emergency repairs within 24 hours. Service hours are Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The contractor must hold certificates of experience and equipment certification for the systems involved.

The contract consists of two line items: Item 1 is year-round service labor for maintenance and repair with a maximum of 350 hours at a bidder-determined hourly rate, and Item 2 is a parts allowance of $12,000 (billed at cost plus 20 percent). Contractors are paid based on actual quantities used with no obligation to exceed maximums without a change order. The contract term is twelve consecutive months commencing one day after City Council approval, with an option to renew for one additional year.

Insurance requirements include $1,000,000 commercial general liability per occurrence, workers' compensation with New Jersey statutory limits, and $1,000,000 automobile liability coverage. A bid bond or certified check equal to 10 percent of the bid amount (not to exceed $20,000) is required. Bidders must submit a New Jersey Business Registration Certificate, acknowledge all addenda, provide a non-collusion affidavit and statement of ownership disclosure, and certify compliance with restrictions on Russia and Belarus activities and Iran investment. Sealed bids must be delivered to the Division of Purchasing lockbox at 280 Grove Street, First Floor, Room 116, Jersey City, NJ 07302, or received by certified mail or private courier by 4:00 p.m. on the last city business day before bid reception.