This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in West Orange, New Jersey. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The proposal opening process will begin on the above date and time at the West Orange Board of Education, West Orange, New Jersey 07052. Proposals may also be submitted to the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary or his designee at the proposal opening meeting, in the Board Meeting Room, prior to the advertised date and time. Proposals that are submitted are to be sealed. Proposals must be submitted in duplicate on the submittal forms as provided, and in the manner designated. The Board requires one original and one duplicate copy of the proposal package. The duplicate is necessary for processing the proposals. Respondents should also keep a complete copy of the proposal packet, exactly as submitted. Failure to properly label the proposal envelope may lead to the rejection of the proposal. The Board of Education does not accept electronic {e-mail) submissions of bids or proposals. On the advertised date and time, the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary shall publicly receive and open all proposals. No proposals shall be received after the time designated in the advertisement. (N.J.S.A. 18A:18A- 21(b)). The Board of Education does not accept electronic {e-mail) submission of Competitive Contracting proposals at this time. All respondents are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq., and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq. Statement of Ownership Requirement: Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2, Bidders shall submit a statement setting forth the names and addresses of all persons and entities that own ten percent or more of its stock or interest of any type at all levels of ownership. A Non-Collusion Affidavit and a Contractor Questionnaire/Certification also must be filed with the proposal. The proposal package will also include other documents that must be completed and returned with the proposal. Failure to complete and submit all required forms may be cause for disqualification and rejection of the proposal. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all proposals pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-2{s), {t), {x), {y), 18A:18A-4{a), 18A:18A-22, and to waive minor informalities or non material exceptions, that may be in the best interest of the Board. All proposals solicited and received are done so pursuant to the Competitive Contracting Process. N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-4.1 et seq. PUBLIC NOTICE: PROCURING GOODS AND SERVICES FINANCED WITH FEDERAL FUNDS The West Orange Board of Education hereby provides public notice that Federal funds will be used to procure the goods/services as outlined in the bid specifications. The percentage of the cost of the goods/services are outlined below: Federal Program Percentage of the Total Cost of Bid ARP ESSER 111 One Hundred Percent {100%) CERTIFICATIONS SECTION; FEDERAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS As a requirement for submission of the bid, all bidders are to read the Certifications Section for Federal Contract Requirements, found at the end of the bid package. Bidders shall be responsible for the completion, execution and submission of all required Certification documents. COVID-19 Vaccination/ COVID -19 Testi ng--Executive Order #253 Effective October 18, 2021, all school districts must maintain a policy on COVID-19 Vaccination and COVID-19 Testing for "covered workers." All contracted service providers submitting bids/proposals to the board of education are requested to review Executive Order #253 as issued by Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.