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

The Housing Authority of the City of Hackensack, New Jersey will accept public sealed bids for its garbage chute cleaning and disinfecting. The services will be for a term not to exceed 24 months. It is the Housing Authority's desire to clean its garbage chutes twice (2) annually. All services must be in accordance with industry standards, guidance, directives, regulations governing compactor chute cleaning. It is the Housing Authority's goal to keeps its' building in a clean and safe condition. The services that are requested to meets it goal, will be as follows and will encompass all the following properties: 1) Five (5) Properties (5 chutes total): Ostrowski Court 230 Central Avenue Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Number of units: 50 (6-1 bedrooms, 18-2 bedrooms, 25- Three Bedrooms, 1-4 bedrooms) Stories: Seven Widnall Towers 65 First Street Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Number of Units: 100 (20-1 bedrooms, 80 studios) Stories: 13 Barsalona Court 164 Beech Street Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Number of Units: 46 Stories: 7 Dizenzo Court 175 West Railroad Avenue Hackensack, New Jersey Number of Units: 60 (48-1-bedroom, 12-0 Bedroom) Stories: 7 Harry Berkie Gardens 60 Kansas Street Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Number of Units: 100 (70-0 Bedrooms, 26-1 Bedrooms, 4-2 Bedrooms) Stories: 10 2) The selected vendor should thoroughly clean each chute from the top down. A disinfectant, with odor control, should be used in the cleaning process. a. Pressure wash all hoppers. b. All chemicals should be 100% biodegradable and environmentally friendly. c. All grease build-up and potential fire hazards should be removed from the chutes. d. All electronic compactor components should be covered to ensure that overspray does not cause damage. e. The compactor should be cleaned at the base by applying a degreaser, followed by a thorough power washing (similar to the chute cleaning). f. All cleaning shall be performed twice (2) annually at 6- month intervals. The schedule shall be established and approved by the Housing Authority. g. The vendor shall provide enough advance notice to the residents that the compactor will be out of service during the cleaning process. h. The vendor should perform a floor-to-floor inspection of each compactor door, the compactor unit, and all other components. A separate estimate should be prepared for necessary and suggested repairs to ensure that the system is always in good working order. i. All cleaning services must be accomplished in a professional manner and according to industry acceptable standards. j. Work shall be undertaken Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Qualifications: 1) Should be in the chute cleaning business a minimum of three years. 2) Must be approvable by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide these services. 3) Must have valid insurance The Housing Authority reserves the right to reject any and all bids received for these services. It also reserves the right to terminate the vendor, for convenience, at any time during the term of the contract. This contract is being solicited through a fair and open process in accordance with NJSA 19:44A-20 et seq.