REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS EMERGENCY STABILIZATION OF IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS AND UNSAFE STRUCTURES

RE-ADVERTISEMENT -RFQ2026-01B
RE-ADVERTISEMENT
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
PRE-QUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS
FOR
EMERGENCY STABILIZATION OF IMMINENTLY
HAZARDOUS AND UNSAFE STRUCTURES WITHIN
THE
CITY OF TRENTON
QUESTIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING TO: igarcia@trentonnj.org

RFQ2026-01 - RE-ADVERTISEMENT
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FROM THE CITY OF TRENTON
PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EMERGENCY STABILIZATION OF
IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS AND UNSAFE STRUCTURES WITHIN THE CITY OF
TRENTON, NEW JERSEY
PROJECT FACT SHEET
Complete Name of Project
Emergency Stabilization of Imminently Hazardous and Unsafe Structures
Location
Various Locations throughout the City of Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey
RFQ2026-01 WILL BE VIRTUALLY OPENED ON OCTOBER 2, 2026, AT 11:00AM LOG-IN LINK IS:
https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1659006650?pwd=KbPYLmLXlgcURC7qa9bDOKNnLuNebY.1
RFQ'S MUST BE SUBMITTED IN A SEALED ENVELOPE BY OCTOBER 2, 2026, PRIOR TO 11:00AM TO:
Isabel C. Garcia, QPA, Purchasing Agent, City of Trenton, Division of Purchasing ,319 East State Street, 1st
floor, Trenton, NJ 08608
Phone: 609-989-3138
Questions must be submitted in writing to: igarcia@trentonnj.org
Department
Department of Housing, Economic Development & Inspections
Project Funding
Funding may include:
* City Capital Funds
* State of New Jersey Grants
* Other public funding sources
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The City of Trenton routinely encounters residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use structures
that have been determined to be unsafe, imminently hazardous, partially collapsed, fire damaged, or
otherwise structurally compromised.
In many cases, demolition is not immediately warranted or feasible. Temporary stabilization measures
are necessary to protect the public while permanent repairs, rehabilitation, or demolition are evaluated.
Accordingly, the City seeks to establish a list of qualified contractors capable of responding quickly to
emergency stabilization assignments.
The city intends to award prequalified status to multiple contractors. Individual assignments will be
issued through written Requests for Quotations to the prequalified contractors on an as-needed basis.
PROJECT OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this Request for Qualifications is to identify contractors possessing the experience,
personnel, equipment, licensing, permits and financial capability necessary to perform emergency
stabilization work on unsafe and imminently hazardous structures.
The selected contractors shall be capable of responding rapidly to emergency conditions and
implementing temporary stabilization measures that protect life, property, and the public.
Furthermore, selected contractors are expected to issue the lowest and most responsible quote and,
where applicable, acquire and redevelop the property in accordance with the City's redevelopment
objectives.
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SCOPE OF WORK REQUIRED FOR THE CITY OF TRENTON
The qualified Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, permits,
transportation, and incidentals necessary to perform emergency stabilization services including, but not
limited to:
Structural Stabilization
* Emergency shoring
* Structural bracing
* Wall stabilization
* Floor stabilization
* Roof stabilization
* Temporary framing
* Installation of temporary support systems
* Stabilization of leaning walls
* Stabilization of chimneys
* Stabilization of parapets
* Stabilization of foundations
Building Protection
* Emergency roof tarping
* Roofing
* Boarding of windows and doors
* Installation of temporary weather protection
* Temporary fencing
* Security barriers
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Collapse Prevention
* Removal of loose masonry
* Removal of unstable facade components
* Removal of hazardous architectural elements
* Temporary tie-back systems
* Protective scaffolding
* Debris netting
Site Safety
* Traffic control
* Pedestrian protection
* Dust suppression
* Debris removal
* Emergency site cleanup
Miscellaneous Work
* Emergency excavation
* Concrete placement
* Temporary utility protection
* Coordination with structural engineers
* Coordination with utility companies
* Emergency site restoration
STATEMENT OF GENERAL NOTICE
The City of Trenton seeks to establish a prequalified list of contractors capable of responding to
emergency stabilization assignments involving unsafe or imminently hazardous structures in twenty-four
(24) hours.
Selection under this Request for Qualification shall not guarantee any minimum quantity of work.
If the property is ultimately not conveyed to the selected contractor, the City of Trenton shall reimburse
the contractor for the approved quote and any authorized work performed in accordance that the
selected contractor will acquire and redevelop the property.
Projects which involve private property will only be considered for lowest and most responsible bidder
and will be reimbursed following completion of assigned project.
Contractors that fail to complete assigned projects within the required timeframes, or that have
outstanding projects that remain incomplete, may be deemed non-responsive and may not be
considered for future project assignments until all outstanding obligations have been satisfactorily
completed.
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Once the contractors are pre-qualified by resolution and approved by City Council Members; Individual
stabilization projects shall be assigned through written Requests for Quotations issued to the
prequalified contractors.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Contractors shall demonstrate:
* Minimum five (5) years of structural stabilization experience
* Experience working on unsafe buildings
* Home Improvement Contractor Registration from the State of New Jersey - Residential Work
* Must apply to be a licensed contractor with the City of Trenton. The license must have employees
and trade experience, including equipment operators.
* Contractor should always have a minimum of 3-man crew with NJ state prevailing rates per trade
* Must have a Business Registration, Public Works Contractor Registration Act
* Must not be listed in the State of NJ Prevailing Wage Debarment List
* Must not be listed on the WALL - Workforce Accountability in Labor NJ List
* Building Permit for Restoration
* Must be registered as a General Contractor with the City of Trenton for Non-Residential Work
* Must be registered as a General Contractor with the State of New Jersey when working on
Residential Properties
* Must apply for the General Contractor license with the City of Trenton
* Experience with emergency demolition response projects
* OSHA compliance
* Ability to mobilize within 24 hours
* Financial capability
* Bonding capacity
* Appropriate insurance coverage
EVALUATION CRITERIA
1. Company Experience
Minimum five (5) years of experience performing structural stabilization.
Contractors shall have completed at least five (5) comparable stabilization projects during the previous
five (5) years.
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2. Superintendent Qualifications
Minimum five (5) years supervising emergency stabilization work.
Experience with structural shoring, emergency repairs, and unsafe buildings.
3. Emergency Response Capability
Ability to mobilize qualified, licensed personnel and equipment within twenty-four (24) hours after
notification.
4. Safety Record
Evaluation shall include:
* OSHA violations
* EMR
* Lost-time incidents
* Written safety program
5. Equipment Availability
Require contractors to identify available equipment including:
* Hydraulic shoring systems
* Steel shoring
* Timber shoring
* Cribbing
* Structural steel
* Welding equipment
* Generators
* Pumps
* Excavators
* Cranes
* Boom lifts
* Scaffolding
* Temporary fencing
* Traffic control equipment
6. Financial Capacity
Adequate bonding and financial resources.
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7. PROJECT EXPERIENCE
For each project, require:
* Project Name
* Owner
* Location
* Contract Amount
* Type of Structure
* Nature of Emergency
* Stabilization Methods Used
* Completion Date
* Reference Contact
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RFQ2026-01B - RE-ADVERTISEENT - BIDDER'S COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRE, REFERENCES, PROOF
OF SIMILAR PROJECTS, SEPARATE SHEETS REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED PER REQUEST, AND
LICENSING MUST BE SUBMITTED IN A SEALED ENVELOPE BY AUGUST 20, 2026 PRIOR TO 11:00AM
TO: ISABEL C. GARCIA, QPA, PURCHASING AGENT, CITY OF TRENTON, DIVISION OF PURCHASING ,
319 EAST STATE STREET, 1ST FLOOR, TRENTON, NJ 08608
This form must be completed and submitted by prospective bidders who wish to be considered for the
project. Failure to complete the Bidder's Questionnaire could result in disqualification of the prospected
bidder. Attachments to this sheet are acceptable (please label properly).
1 Name and Address of Contractor:
_________________________________________________________________________________
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2 Under what other name(s) has your business operated?
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
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3 Business form (corporation, partnership, LLC, etc.)
Date of formation: _________________________________________________________
Principal location:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Names and Titles of corporate officers. LLC members, or partners and their number of years with the
business:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Names and Titles of corporate officers. LLC members, or partners and their number of years with the
business:con't____________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
4 Has your firm or any predecessor firm defaulted on a contract or had work terminated for
non-performance within the last five (5) years? IF SO, ON A SEPARATE SHEET DESCRIBE THE PROJECT,
OWNER, DATE. AND CIRCUMSTANCES/REASONS.
5 Has your firm or any predecessor firm been denied consent of surety, a bid bond, or a
performance bond within the past twelve (12) months? IF SO, ON A SEPARATE SHEET DESCRIBE THE
CIRCUMSTANCES/REASONS.
6 How many emergency stabilization projects has your firm completed during the past five
years? ____________
7 How many emergency structural shoring projects has your company completed?
________________________
8 Has your firm stabilized fire-damaged structures? _____________________________
9 Has your firm performed emergency work for municipalities?
____________________________________
10 Has your firm completed stabilization projects involving imminent collapse conditions?
__________________
11 Can your firm mobilize within 24 hours? ___________________________________
12 On a separate sheet describe your emergency response procedures.
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