Traffic Signal Cable Conductors

The City of Newark, New Jersey, is seeking electronic bids for Invitation to Bid (ITB) #2022-35.2, specifically for Traffic Signal Cable Conductors located in Essex County. The procurement is soliciting bids for a two-year contract to supply multiple types of IMSA 19-1 stranded 14 AWG traffic signal cables with varying conductor counts, including 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 15, and 19 conductors, each requested as a 500 ft. reel. Electronic bids will be accepted through the ProcureNow e-Procurement Portal until 10:15 am on July 14, 2022, with bids to be publicly opened and read aloud at that time. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including a New Jersey Business Registration Certificate, Affirmative Action Compliance documentation, and various required certifications such as Non-Collusion Affidavit and Ownership Disclosure. The City reserves the right to award contracts to multiple vendors and will evaluate bids based on the lowest responsible bidder standards, with pricing proposals required to include all associated costs including labor, materials, supplies, transportation, shipping, and handling.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, making it open to qualified vendors. Price adjustments during the contract period are subject to strict documentation requirements, with changes limited to manufacturer-approved modifications and necessitating submission within 5 days of any price list revisions. While the exact budget range is not explicitly stated, the two-year contract structure suggests a potentially significant procurement value for traffic signal cable conductors. The bid documents indicate that the City will procure identical cable specifications and quantities for each of the two contract years, providing potential vendors with a clear understanding of long-term supply expectations. Bidders should be prepared to demonstrate compliance with all specified documentation requirements and be capable of meeting the technical specifications for the various conductor configurations requested.