Building Hardware Material – All Schools (Bid No. 25‑04)

West Orange Public Schools issued a competitive sealed‑bid solicitation (Bid No. 25‑04) for district‑wide supply of building‑hardware materials for all K‑12 schools for the 2025‑2026 school year. Only one vendor, Continental Hardware Inc., responded and was recommended for award, with the contract priced as an 18 % discount off MSRP for the first year. The procurement followed New Jersey statutory requirements, required a non‑collusion affidavit and other certifications, and mandated physical sealed‑bid submission by July 15 2025. • Scope: Supply of doors, locks, hinges, brackets, and other hardware items for every school in the West Orange district. • Procurement method: Traditional sealed‑bid public competition; no electronic submissions allowed. • Vendor: Single‑source award to Continental Hardware Inc. (Newark, NJ); price based on percentage discount off list price. • Timeline: Bid deadline/opening July 15 2025; contract intended for the 2025‑2026 academic year. • No disclosed contract value, start/end dates, or renewal terms; pricing expressed only as an 18 % discount.