Department of Water & Sewer Utilities - Miscellaneous Emergency Repair of Water Mains & Service Leaks and Disconnection of Water Services - Contract No. 14-WS2026 (2026)
City of Newark Water & SewerUtility District · Newark, NJ- Due
- Jul 20, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jun 18, 2026
The 30-second brief
The Department of Water & Sewer Utilities of the City of Newark seeks bids for the miscellaneous emergency repair of leaking water mains and services, along with the disconnection of water services, located throughout the City of Newark water system on an as-needed basis under Contract No. 14-WS2026. The submission deadline is July 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Bids must be accompanied by a bid security in the form of a bid bond or certified check in the amount of 10% of the bid, not to exceed $20,000, along with a consent of surety. The successful bidder must furnish 100% performance and payment bonds. Requirements include compliance with New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act, Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, Business Registration Certificate, Pay to Play legislation disclosure, and meeting a 25% minority business enterprise (MBE) and 7% women's business enterprise (WBE) participation goal.
Lowest responsible and responsive bidder
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Summary
The Department of Water & Sewer Utilities of the City of Newark seeks bids for the miscellaneous emergency repair of leaking water mains and services, along with the disconnection of water services, located throughout the City of Newark water system on an as-needed basis under Contract No. 14-WS2026.
The submission deadline is July 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Bids must be accompanied by a bid security in the form of a bid bond or certified check in the amount of 10% of the bid, not to exceed $20,000, along with a consent of surety. The successful bidder must furnish 100% performance and payment bonds. Requirements include compliance with New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act, Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, Business Registration Certificate, Pay to Play legislation disclosure, and meeting a 25% minority business enterprise (MBE) and 7% women's business enterprise (WBE) participation goal.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest responsible and responsive bidder
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Bid Security, consent of surety, statement setting forth names and addresses of stockholders with 10% or greater interest, Business Registration Certificate, certification of ability to perform the contract
- Submit to
- https://water.newarknj.gov/rfps-rfqs-bids
- Scope location
- Newark, NJ
- Reported agency
- City of Newark
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Newark Water & Sewer?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is July 20, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://water.newarknj.gov/rfps-rfqs-bids.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Newark Water & Sewer in NJ, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest responsible and responsive bidder" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Newark Water & Sewer?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Newark Water & Sewer are tracked and searchable. As a utility district agency, City of Newark Water & Sewer regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Bid Security, consent of surety, statement setting forth names and addresses of stockholders with 10% or greater interest, Business Registration Certificate, certification of ability to perform the co. Review the full document from City of Newark Water & Sewer for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Newark, NJ. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.