Escrow Account Government Bids & RFPs

The East Orange School District is soliciting bids for lease purchase financing to acquire vehicles. The total principal amount is $1,026,349. 00. The bid opening is on May 13, 2025, at 11:00 AM, at the school business administration offices. The repayment term is 10 years with equal annual payments commencing July 15, 2025. The bid award will be based on the lowest indexed interest rate. Bidders must disclose all additional charges. Questions or clarifications must be submitted in writing up to three days prior to the bid submission deadline. Additional documents are required, including a bid proposal form, affirmative action questionnaire, non-collusion affidavit, statement of ownership disclosure, contractor/vendor questionnaire, acknowledgement of addenda, disclosure of investment activities in Iran, statement of suspension or debarment, Americans with Disabilities Act of **** equal opportunity language, and New Jersey antidiscrimination provisions. The successful respondent must submit a New Jersey business registration certificate and a federal affirmative action certificate within ten days of the award. Bidders must hold pricing for sixty days from the date of the bid request. The board requests that the rate be held for thirty days. The board has opted to award the bid with an indexed rate. Respondents may offer an alternative index to the ICE index. The board reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive any irregularities in the proposal process.

The East Orange School District is soliciting bids for lease purchase financing to acquire vehicles. The total principal amount is $1,026,349. 00. The bid opening is February 27, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the school business administration offices. The repayment term is 4 years with equal annual payments commencing July 15, 2025. The bid award will be based on the lowest indexed interest rate. Bidders must disclose all additional charges and show actual rates. The board requests that the rate be held for 30 days. Alternative indices are allowed, but must not give unfair advantage. The successful respondent must provide an amortization schedule, prepayment purchase option, and comply with relevant New Jersey laws and regulations. Additional documents are required, including affirmative action questionnaires, non-collusion affidavits, statements of ownership disclosure, contractor/vendor questionnaires, and acknowledgements of addenda. Original bids must be returned to the address provided. Questions or clarifications can be submitted in writing up to three days prior to the bid submission deadline.

The City of Bayonne is seeking qualifications and/or proposals for professional consulting services. Responses are due March 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM. Proposals will be opened at the City Law Department, Room 15, at 11:00 AM on the same day. Minimum 10 years experience in providing planning services to municipalities is required, along with NJ licensed/certified professionals, experience in grant applications, and a list of past/present municipalities served. Insurance requirements (workers compensation, general liability, automotive liability, professional liability) are detailed. All work products are the property of the city. Responses must be submitted on standardized forms, include a non-collusion affidavit, disclosure of ownership form, entity information form, NJ business registration certificate, NJ Department of Treasury certificate of good standing, and disclosure of investment activities in Iran form. Evaluation criteria include requirements, understanding of work, knowledge, technical competence, management, experience, personnel qualifications, timely completion, and cost. Multiple contracts may be awarded.