Water leak detection systems

The City of Newark, New Jersey is seeking bids for Invitation to Bid (ITB) #2021-14.3, a two-year contract for Water Leak Detection Systems through the city's e-Procurement Portal (ProcureNow). The procurement encompasses 28 line items including valve box locators, shut-off keys, curb box cleaners, geophones, and related accessories for repairing hydrants, curb boxes/valves, and laboratory testing supplies. Electronic bids must be submitted by 10:15 am on September 23, 2021, with a subsequent public bid opening via Zoom conference. Bidders are required to provide all-inclusive unit pricing for each item, with a separate price list for valve box locators and accessories. The city reserves the right to request product samples, warranty information, and verify that all submitted products are current manufacturer's production items. Vendors must ensure all products are new, of good quality, and delivered F.O.B. destination with inside delivery during normal business hours. The procurement allows for equivalent brands to Pollard, with the city maintaining flexibility to reject bids, waive informalities, and potentially award contracts to multiple vendors.

While the solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, the bid documents indicate the city's broad procurement flexibility. The current infrastructure references Pollard brand parts, suggesting potential incumbent familiarity with existing systems. Although no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the 28-line item procurement suggests a potentially significant contract value covering water infrastructure maintenance and diagnostic equipment. The two-year contract duration implies a strategic approach to standardizing water leak detection and repair capabilities. The city reserves the right to adjust contract quantities based on actual requirements, providing additional procurement flexibility. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate technical capabilities in water infrastructure diagnostics, parts compatibility, and comprehensive supply chain management for municipal water system maintenance.