REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
On-Call Plumbing Services
Borough of New Providence
360 Elkwood Avenue
New Providence, NJ 07974
Due Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Borough of New Providence, Union County, New Jersey (“Borough”), is
soliciting sealed proposals from qualified and licensed plumbing contractors to provide on-call plumbing services for
all Borough-owned buildings, facilities, parks, utility sites, and infrastructure on an as-needed basis. Proposals should
be submitted to the Borough Clerk, in the Municipal Center located at 360 Elkwood Avenue, New Providence, New
Jersey 07974 and via email (clerk@newprov.us) by 10:00 AM on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
Term of Contract: May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027
Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked:
“RFP – On-Call Plumbing Services”
The Borough reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive any informalities in accordance with the
New Jersey Local Public Contracts Law.
PURPOSE OF REQUEST
The Borough seeks proposals from qualified plumbing contractors to provide comprehensive on-call plumbing
services. The selected contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, tools, equipment, materials, transportation, and
incidentals necessary to complete assigned work.
Work shall be performed on an as-needed basis throughout the contract term. The Borough does not guarantee a
minimum amount of work.
The successful candidate will demonstrate qualifications, experience and abilities to perform the scope of work
detailed in this Request for Proposal.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Services shall include, but are not limited to:
1. Investigation and repair of plumbing issues, leaks, and system failures
2. Installation, repair, and replacement of piping, valves, fixtures, and related components
3. Maintenance and repair of water supply systems
4. Drain cleaning and sewer line services
5. Water heater and related system servicing
6. Restroom and facility plumbing maintenance
7. Emergency response services (24/7)
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8. Code compliance upgrades
9. Seasonal maintenance and winterization
The Contractor must be capable of servicing municipal buildings, parks, recreation facilities, DPW facilities, utility
sites, and related infrastructure.
LICENSING AND QUALIFICATIONS
The Contractor must:
• Hold a valid New Jersey Master Plumber License.
• NJ Business Registration.
• Maintain Public Works Contractor Registration (if applicable).
• Have experience with municipal and commercial facilities.
• Maintain all required insurance coverage.
COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
All work shall comply with:
• New Jersey Uniform Construction Code (NJUCC)
• Plumbing subcode regulations
• All applicable federal, state, and local regulations
The Contractor shall obtain all necessary permits and inspections unless otherwise directed by the Borough.
RFP AWARD
The Borough may or may not award a contract as a result of this Request for Services. If awarded, the successful
vendor will be required to comply with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.1 et seq. (Pay-to-Play); N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and
N.J.A.C. 17:27 (Affirmative Action); 42 USC S12101 et seq. (Americans w/ Disabilities Act); N.J.S.A. 52:3244
(Business Registration), and any subsequent amendments thereto, and the Borough’s insurance requirements on page
two (2) of this Request for Services.
PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Proposal (Initial proposal should be submitted in the form of two (2) hard copies) and emailed to the borough
clerk at clerk@newprov.us.
a. Statement of Interest.
b. Company information, including general information, size, number of employees, and years in
business, full name of individual of entity or person submitting the proposal and the name of the key
contact person.
c. At least three (3) references, including contact names and information.
d. Specific experience of individuals relative to this project.
e. A copy of your New Jersey Business Registration Certificate.
f. A completed Business Entity Disclosure Form, Political Contribution Disclosure Form & a
Stockholder Disclosure Certification.
g. A copy of Proposed Form of Contract.
h. Completed Disclosure of Prohibited Investment Activities in Russia-Belarus & Iran Form
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i. Proof of Liability and Worker’s Compensation . The following minimum insurance limits are
required:
Professional Liability Insurance
• Each Occurrence
• Damage to Rented Premises (each occurrence)
• Medical Expense (any one person)
• General
Worker’s Compensation
• Bodily Injury
Limits
$1,000,000
$2,000,000
$ 5,000
$1,000,000
$500,000
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. The Borough reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive minor irregularities in any
proposal.
2. The Borough reserves the right to request clarification of information submitted and to request additional
information from any proposer.
3. The Borough reserves the right to award any contract to the next most qualified vendor if the vendor does not
execute a contract within thirty (30) days after the award of the proposal.
4. Any proposal may be withdrawn up until the submittal date and time.
5. Any addenda issued by the Borough of New Providence prior to the scheduled time of opening the RFP
submission shall be acknowledged in the proposal that the Addenda was received and shall be made part of
any contract.
6. The Borough reserves the right to reject any proposed agreement or contract that does not conform to the
specifications contained in this RFP and which is not approved by the Municipal Attorney.
7. The Borough shall not be responsible for any costs incurred by the vendor in preparing, submitting or
presenting its response to the RFP.
CONTRACT TERM
This contract shall be for a period of one (1) year from the date of award. With optional renewal in accordance
with applicable New Jersey law.
PAYMENT TERMS
Payment by the Borough will be made a monthly basis after services have been performed and an itemized billing
statement has been received. A signed voucher will be submitted in the form specified by the Borough and
approved by the appropriate Borough representative for signature by the vendor.
Interested applicants should submit proposals no later than 10:00 AM on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 to:
Denise Brinkofski, Borough Clerk
Borough of New Providence
360 Elkwood Avenue
2nd Floor, Clerk’s Office
New Providence, NJ 07974
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BID PROPOSAL FORM
ON-CALL PLUMBING SERVICES
Borough of New Providence
ATTACHMENT A
1. BIDDER INFORMATION
Legal Name of Contractor: _______________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: ________________________________________________________________
Telephone: ____________________________________________________________________
Email: _______________________________________________________________________
NJ Plumber Contractor License #: _________________________________________________
Business Registration Certificate #: _________________________________________________
Public Works Registration #: ______________________________________________________
Federal Tax ID #: _______________________________________________________________
24/7 Emergency Contact Name: ___________________________________________________
Emergency Phone Number: _______________________________________________________
2. PRICING SCHEDULE
A. HOURLY LABOR RATES
Classification Regular Time Overtime Emergency Rate
Master Plumber $________ $________ $________
Journeyman Plumber $________ $________ $________
Apprentice/Helper $________ $________ $________
Other: __________ $________ $________ $________
Regular Time Defined As: ___________________________
Additional Costs (if applicable):
• Emergency service call-out fee: $__________
• Equipment rates (e.g., jetting machine, camera inspection): $__________
• Markup on materials (if allowed): _______%
Notes:
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• All rates must be inclusive of labor, supervision, overhead, and profit.
• Travel time policy must be clearly stated: __________________________
• Any additional fees must be disclosed in the proposal.
3. REFERENCES
Reference 1: _____________________________________________________________
Contact: _______________________________ Phone: ___________________________
Reference 2: _____________________________________________________________
Contact: _______________________________ Phone: ___________________________
Reference 3: _____________________________________________________________
Contact: _______________________________ Phone: ___________________________
4. CERTIFICATION
The undersigned certifies:
• The contractor holds a valid NJ Plumbing Contractor License.
• All work shall comply with NEC, NJUCC, and applicable regulations.
• Required permits will be obtained.
• Prevailing wage requirements will be followed when applicable.
• Required insurance coverage is maintained.
SIGNATURE PAGE
The undersigned declares that they have carefully examined the Request for Proposals and agree to furnish all labor,
materials, and equipment required in accordance with the RFP documents.
Company Name: _______________________________________________________________
Authorized Representative (Print Name): ____________________________________________
Title: _________________________________________________________________________
Signature: _____________________________________________________________________
Date: ________________________________________________________________________
Corporate Seal (If Applicable)
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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.