Third Party Elevator Inspections

The City of Newark, New Jersey, through the Division of Central Purchasing, is soliciting proposals under solicitation number 2026-23 for a Private On-Site Inspection Agency to provide third-party elevator subcode enforcement services. The selected contractor must be authorized by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs and operate in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.14 and the NJBIC. The scope of work requires the agency to provide on-call inspectors under the guidance of the City Construction Code Official, with a minimum staffing requirement of one Elevator Sub-Code Official and at least two full-time elevator inspectors assigned to Newark. The agency must maintain an office staffed at least 40 hours per week and conduct monthly performance review meetings with City representatives to monitor service quality and workload. The contract is for an initial term of three years, with the possibility of two additional one-year renewal terms, totaling a maximum of five years. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov e-Procurement Portal by November 24, 2026, at 2:00 pm. Submissions must be divided into a separate technical proposal and cost proposal, accompanied by various certifications, including W-9, Federal Debarment, and disclosures regarding Iran and Russia-Belarus activities. Award decisions will be based on the most advantageous offering that best meets the City's needs, with a focus on responsiveness and the standards of responsibility. Failure to provide required information or submitting inadequate pricing may result in a proposal being deemed non-responsive.