West Orange Township Civicplus #395

West Orange Township Bus Fleet Repair and Maintenance Services Solicitation

The Township of West Orange Public Works Department is seeking qualified vendors to provide repair and maintenance services for its fleet of nine Ford buses. - Government Buyer: - Township of West Orange Public Works Department (Purchasing Agent: Panayiota Reynolds) - OEMs and Vendors: - Ford (manufacturer of the bus fleet) - No specific service vendors named; bidders must have at least five years of relevant experience - Products/Services Requested: - Preventative maintenance for gas-powered buses at 5,000-mile and 10,000-mile intervals - Preventative maintenance for electric buses at 10,000-mile intervals - General repair services (labor, travel, parts markup) - All replacement parts must be equal to or better than OEM (Ford) parts - Services must include annual preventive maintenance and as-needed repairs, with a 2-3 business day turnaround for most repairs - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vendors must provide proof of qualifications, certifications, and three references - All work must be guaranteed for six months - All parts used are subject to township inspection and must be retained for 14 days for review - Compliance with New Jersey business registration, ownership disclosure, equal employment opportunity, and political contribution disclosure laws is required - Pricing structure includes annual preventive maintenance per vehicle and hourly repair rates - Place of Performance: - Township of West Orange, 66 Main Street, West Orange, NJ 07052 (Municipal Building)

Description

The Township of West Orange is requesting sealed bids for the repair and maintenance of buses for the West Orange Public Works Department. The contract requires vendors to provide timely, competent, and professional bus repair services, demonstrating at least five years of experience in similar equipment maintenance. The contract term is one year with options to extend for two additional one-year periods based on funding availability. Bidders must submit sealed proposals by May 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., including required certifications and compliance with New Jersey business and employment regulations.

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