Lakewood City Bids, NJ

The committee evaluated proposals for nonpublic school security guard services. Five companies submitted proposals: Allied Universal, Iron Rock, Century, Hinton Investigations, and YR Security. YR Security's proposal was rejected due to a missing consent of surety. Hinton Investigations' proposal was also rejected for the same reason. Allied Universal only bid on one category, and their proposal was responsive and responsible. Iron Rock and Century submitted responsive and responsible proposals. The committee recommends awarding contracts to Iron Rock Security and Century Protective Services, based on their proposals being the most advantageous to the board, considering price and other factors, and providing the highest quality service at fair and competitive prices. A minimum score of 75% is required for consideration.

Addendum to RFP **** for school board attorney/legal services. The opening date has been extended to Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 11:00 a. m. Proposals must be sealed and delivered to the business office. All necessary proposal specifications and proposal forms can be requested in writing.

Proposals for nonpublic security guards must be submitted in a sealed envelope to the office of the school business administrator board secretary of the Lakewood Board of Education on or before Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 10:00 a. m. The envelope must bear specific information, including the title, proposal number, vendor's name and address. Proposals may also be submitted to the school business administrator at the proposal opening meeting in the board meeting room prior to the advertised date and time. Each proposal shall be accompanied by a bid bond, cashier's check, or certified check for 10% of the total contract amount, but not exceeding $20,000. Bidders must submit a statement setting forth the names and addresses of all persons and entities that own 10% or more of its stock or interest. A noncollusion affidavit and a contractor questionnaire certification are requested. Failure to complete and submit all required forms may be cause for disqualification. The board reserves the right to disqualify any or all vendors. Various documents are required to be submitted with the proposal package, including but not limited to: acknowledgment of addenda, affirmative action certificate, assurance of compliance, bid financial guarantee, proposal form, chapter 271 political contribution disclosure form, contractor/vendor questionnaire and certification, noncollusion affidavit, statement of ownership, business registration certificate, iran disclosure of investment activities, russia or belarus certification, prohibited activities, vendor responsibility for proposal submittal, and others. The vendor must ensure that their proposal is presented to the business office and officially received before the advertised date and time. All documents must be signed with an original signature in blue ink. Vendors are expected to examine the RFP and observe all requirements. Any request for interpretations should be made in writing at least 10 days prior to the proposal opening date. All interpretations and supplemental instructions will be distributed in the form of a written addendum. The successful vendor will not render any service unless the entity receives an approved purchase order authorizing the service to commence. The board of education may, at its option, require vendors of its choice to attend interviews to allow the vendors to clarify their submissions. The board of education is exempt from the requirements under New Jersey state sales and use tax. Vendors should note that they are expected to comply with the provisions of the said statute and the rules and regulations promulgated thereto to qualify them for examinations and reference to all labor, services, materials, and supplies furnished to the board of education. The board of education may consider a written request from a vendor to withdraw a proposal if the school business administrator receives the written request before the advertised time of the proposal opening. The board of education may consider a written request from a vendor to withdraw a proposal if the school business administrator receives the written request within five business days after the proposal opening.