Traffic Signal Cable Conductors

The City of Newark, New Jersey is seeking bids for Invitation to Bid (ITB) #2022-35, specifically procuring Traffic Signal Cable Conductors for municipal infrastructure. The procurement involves purchasing two reels of IMSA 60.2 Conductor cable for each of two contract years, with each reel containing 500 feet of cable. The bid solicitation covers nine different cable configurations ranging from 2 to 19 conductors, all with 14 AWG stranded specifications. Electronic bids will be received exclusively through the City's e-Procurement Portal (ProcureNow) until 10:15 am on June 23, 2022, with a question submission deadline of June 16, 2022. Evaluation criteria will focus on determining the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with pricing proposals requiring comprehensive unit costs for each cable type covering both Year 1 and Year 2, including all associated costs such as labor, materials, supplies, transportation, shipping, and handling.

The contract will be awarded with several compliance requirements, including mandatory submission of a New Jersey Business Registration Certificate, Mandatory Equal Employment Opportunity Language compliance, Affirmative Action certifications, and anti-discrimination provisions. The City reserves significant procurement flexibility, including the right to increase or decrease contract amounts and potentially award to multiple vendors based on line item commodities. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the comprehensive compliance requirements suggest a commitment to equitable procurement practices. The procurement is specifically focused on Essex County and targets municipal infrastructure improvements. Though an exact budget range is not specified, the detailed cable specifications and two-year contract structure indicate a structured, targeted procurement approach for ongoing municipal infrastructure maintenance and improvement.