Description
The City of Trenton is seeking to pre‑qualify contractors capable of rapid emergency stabilization of structures deemed imminently hazardous or unsafe throughout the city. Qualified firms will be placed on a roster and may receive individual Requests for Quotations (RFQs) on a case‑by‑case basis to perform temporary shoring, bracing, roof tarping, debris removal, site safety, and related mitigation work within 24 hours of notification. The scope includes structural stabilization (shoring, bracing, wall/foundation support), building protection (roofing, boarding, temporary weather protection), collapse prevention, site safety (traffic control, dust suppression), and miscellaneous tasks such as emergency excavation and coordination with engineers and utilities. Contractors must demonstrate at least five years of relevant experience, possess appropriate New Jersey licensing, bonding, insurance, and the ability to mobilize a minimum three‑person crew within 24 hours.
• Pre‑qualification process (RFQ2026‑01B) – submission deadline 10 Oct 2026, 11:00 AM (sealed envelope).
• Virtual opening/briefing on 2 Oct 2026, 11:00 AM (Zoom).
• Primary contact: Isabel C. Garcia, Purchasing Agent, (609) 989‑3138, [email protected].
• Required qualifications: ≥5 years structural stabilization, NJ Home Improvement Contractor Registration, City of Trenton General Contractor license, OSHA compliance, bonding & insurance capacity.
• Scope of work: emergency shoring, wall/foundation/roof stabilization, temporary weather protection, debris removal, site safety, emergency excavation, coordination with engineers/utilities.
• Work will be awarded on a per‑project basis via separate RFQs; no guaranteed volume.
• Contractors must be able to respond within 24 hours and provide the lowest responsible quote for each assignment.