What does County of Essex do?

The County of Essex is responsible for delivering essential public services across a densely populated urban and suburban jurisdiction in New Jersey, with a focus on public safety, infrastructure, and community health. Its core mission centers on maintaining operational continuity for county-owned facilities, supporting law enforcement and correctional operations, and ensuring the efficient movement of people and services through transportation and civil engineering systems. Strategic priorities include modernizing detention infrastructure, enhancing public safety logistics, and expanding access to behavioral health and substance abuse treatment programs. The agency prioritizes reliable, scalable vendor partnerships to sustain daily functions across its judicial, corrections, and public works domains. Procurement patterns reflect a heavy reliance on vehicle acquisition and maintenance, particularly new and light-duty motor vehicles, alongside specialized services such as towing, court reporting, and facility maintenance. Contracts are typically awarded through competitive solicitation without set-asides, favoring established vendors capable of meeting strict operational and safety standards. The agency frequently engages contractors for facility-wide services, including building maintenance, landscaping, and hazardous waste disposal, indicating a preference for comprehensive, turnkey solutions over fragmented procurement. Primary procurement activity targets New Car Dealers (441110), Engineering Services (541330), and Correctional Institutions (922140), underscoring investments in fleet modernization, transportation infrastructure, and inmate care systems. Additional demand exists for medical and mental health services, drugs and medical supplies, and site preparation contractors, revealing a broad operational footprint. The agency does not prioritize set-aside programs and maintains a vendor-neutral procurement stance, emphasizing capability, compliance, and service reliability over demographic or socioeconomic classifications. As a county-level government entity operating under the State of New Jersey, the County of Essex manages a decentralized network of departments including corrections, public works, and prosecutorial services. It utilizes standard government procurement vehicles such as competitive sealed bids and request for proposals, with no indication of use of blanket purchase agreements or statewide contracts. Its procurement structure is functionally aligned with service delivery needs rather than centralized consolidation.

How do I find contracts from County of Essex?

You can find contracts from County of Essex on CLEATUS by visiting the agency's contracts tab. Search and filter by contract type, NAICS code, set-aside, and more. CLEATUS aggregates data from SAM.gov, FPDS, USASpending.gov, and state procurement systems.

What contracts does County of Essex award?

County of Essex awards government contracts across various categories. Browse contract opportunities from this agency.

How do I do business with County of Essex?

To do business with County of Essex, start by registering in SAM.gov and obtaining a UEI number. Then search for contract opportunities from this agency on CLEATUS. Review the agency's procurement history, identify relevant NAICS codes, and prepare competitive proposals. The contractors tab shows companies that have won contracts from this agency.

Who are the top contractors for County of Essex?

View the full list of contractors who have won awards from County of Essex in the contractors tab . You can filter by contract value, NAICS code, and set-aside type to find relevant competitors and potential teaming partners.

Where is County of Essex located?

County of Essex is located in NJ. While the agency may have offices in multiple locations, contract opportunities can be performed at various places of performance across the country.

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County of Essex

Part of New Jersey · New Jersey

The County of Essex is responsible for delivering essential public services across a densely populated urban and suburban jurisdiction in New Jersey, with a focus on public safety, infrastructure, and community health. Its core mission centers on maintaining operational continuity for county-owned facilities, supporting law enforcement and correctional operations, and ensuring the efficient movement of people and services through transportation and civil engineering systems.

County of Essex

Part of New Jersey · New Jersey

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Recent County of Essex Contracts

Towing and Storage Services for The Essex County Sheriffs Office

Nine Resale Vehicles

Substance Abuse Counseling and Case Management Services

Office Supplies and Program Materials

Provide Drug Treatment Services for the Opt. for Help and Hope Program for the Essex County Prosecutor's Office

Program Evaluation and Reporting Services

Training and Professional Development for Staff

Transportation Services for Clients

Provide Landscape Maintenance for Parks in the Bloomfield and Nutley Area

To Provide Court Reporter Services for Various Essex County Agencies

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Leadership and vacancies

Recent County of Essex Contracts

Towing and Storage Services for The Essex County Sheriffs Office

Nine Resale Vehicles

Substance Abuse Counseling and Case Management Services

Office Supplies and Program Materials

Provide Drug Treatment Services for the Opt. for Help and Hope Program for the Essex County Prosecutor's Office

Program Evaluation and Reporting Services

Training and Professional Development for Staff

Transportation Services for Clients

Provide Landscape Maintenance for Parks in the Bloomfield and Nutley Area

To Provide Court Reporter Services for Various Essex County Agencies

Search all County of Essex contracts

Search all County of Essex contractors

Frequently Asked Questions

What does County of Essex do?

What contracts does County of Essex award?

How do I do business with County of Essex?

Who are the top contractors for County of Essex?

Where is County of Essex located?