This is a public tender notice from the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission (PVSC) for plantwide hydroblasting services on an as-needed basis for a two-year period. Bids are due by 10:00 AM on May 19, 2026. The services include high-pressure and ultra-high pressure waterjetting and flushing, scale removal from pipes and equipment, and emergency services. Bidders must be registered public works contractors in New Jersey and provide proof of business registration. Failure to submit required bid documents, such as bid bonds, surety company certificates, and statements of ownership, can lead to rejection. The PVSC requires contractors to adhere to strict safety protocols, including a mandatory safety orientation and the designation of an on-site safety officer. The contract is for an indeterminate amount, with individual task orders issued based on agreed-upon scopes of work. Bidders are responsible for visiting the PVSC facilities for inspection and verification of conditions. The PVSC reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
The contract is for a two 2 year period, beginning from the notice to proceed date. Specific task orders will establish individual timeframes.
Payment will be made in accordance with section **** to the contractor shall be based on submission of a detailed invoice identifying the labor, material, rental equipment, and subcontractor costs. Payment applications/invoices must be submitted to PVSC's Plant Engineer not less than five 5 working days prior to the payment cutoff date.
Contractor shall warrant all work to PVSC for one 1 year against defective materials and workmanship. Warranty to begin from date of substantial completion as defined/determined by PVSC.
The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
The contractor shall have experience in hydroblasting services in sewerage treatment plants, pump stations or similar facilities. Only bidders with experience with a similar type of work will be considered. Certification of this experience, and the names and addresses of at least three 3 customers from whom similar work was performed within the last two 2 years, shall be supplied with the bid.
Failure to contract within ten 10 business days of notice may result in abandonment of the contract, forfeiture of bid security, and liability for damages. Failure to submit required bid documents may result in rejection or non-responsiveness. Violation of the Worker and Community Right-to-Know Act may be considered an abandonment of the contract.
It is the bidder's responsibility to visit the PVSC facilities to inspect and verify all locations, dimensions, conditions and access as needed to perform the contract work. Arrangements for site visits can be made by contacting Mr. Steven Amelio at 973 817 ****.
The bidder shall include with his bid proposal the material safety data sheets, for all the hazardous products that he intends to deliver to the PVSC under this bid.
All questions must be submitted to Steven Amelio electronically at ***@***. *. * final day to submit questions shall be no later than 10:00 am EST seven 7 days prior to bid date, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excepted.
The work required under this contract is indeterminate. There shall be no fixed contract amount.
