ESSEX COUNTY OF NJ, OFFICE OF PURCHASING

Register your Business with the Office of Purchasing Online!

Auto-Notice by Commodity Type - Based on the registered commodity type for your account, you will automatically be notified when an opportunity fitting your type is released. You may choose multiple commodity types once registered.

Tracking - Automatically be informed when addendums and other notices are posted related to the opportunity that matches your commodity type. Also keep track of your awarded contracts with us.

Reporting - Your registration details will aid in disparity studies and mandatory state reporting.

Sustainability - By participating in this electronic registration and notification system you help save natural resources and reduce your business' carbon footprint.

Online Registration Form

Any questions or comments please email procure@admin.essexcountynj.org

Required with all proposal submissions.
Failure to submit any of these forms will result in disqualification of your proposal. Please click the link below to download the required forms packet.

> NJ Business Registration Certificate

> Required Forms Package (3.47 MB)

This package includes forms and listed items that must be submitted each bid response.

Disclosure Statement, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Affirmative Action Requirements, Statement of Individuals owning 10% or more of stock or interest in the bidder's business entity, Current Insurance Policy or "Consent" of Insurance, Hold Harmless Agreement, Political Contribution Form, Americans with Disabilities Act, Completed Vendor Information Sheet, Bidder's Affidavit Information Sheet, Authorization and Release, Contract Language for BRC Compliance, Bidder's Checklist

Download Individual Opportunity and submit: Proposal based on Technical Specifications and Price Page.

Opportunity Types:

RFP - (Request for Proposal)

RFQ - (Request for Quotation)

BID

Competitive Contract

To Respond to an Opportunity in the County of Essex NJ you must:

#1 Have a copy of your NJ BRC. You cannot bid on an opportunity without being registered with the state.
Click here to register for NJ BRC

#2 Register with Purchasing Portal to receive automatic emails based on register commodity type(s).

#3 Download All required forms, complete and submit with response.

#4 Follow Opportunity instructions and due date.

#5 Successful bidders will be contacted by the Office of Purchasing.

Please use the following links to access other information within the County of Essex.

County of Essex Web Site

Learn more about the County of Essex through the link above. Access information on county events, the parks system, county directory, sign up for Essex eNews and more!

County of Essex OPRA Office

If you were unable to find information on a past opportunity process please forward all public records inquiries via the link above.

Vendor Registration System

In December, 2005, the County of Essex created a Plan of Action to ensure that small, women, and minority business enterprises have a full and fair opportunity to compete for County business. If you are registered or certified as an SBE, WBE, MBE or Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), we invite you to register through the Essex County Vendor Registration System to receive information about upcoming events and services.

Essex Purchasing Portal MOBILE

On the road? Away from your computer? Need last minute information on an opportunity?

Go to: http://purchasing.essexcountynj.org on your handheld device

View the mobile enabled site to search and view all public listings for Opportunities, Voluntary Co-Ops and Awards.

iPhone Example
Navigate Mobile Portal
Homepage	View a listed Co-Op	View Awarded Vendor Information


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