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Sep 15, 2026
Sep 30, 2026
Miscellaneous HVAC Services for Zoo.
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Sep 15, 2026
Oct 6, 2026
Essex County's Department of Public Works issued Bid # 26-184 for Rose Garden Renovations at Brookdale Park, a current opportunity classified as Construction or Related Services and Parks: Construction or Related Services. The portal states that the performance period is 120 calendar days from the notice to proceed and that a $150 non-refundable fee is required to obtain the plans and specifications. Plans must be picked up in person and are available only in paper form; the document table lists no available files.
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Sep 15, 2026
Oct 6, 2026
Essex County's Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs is soliciting a vendor to provide publication and editorial management for the “Spirit of Essex” Newsletter. The opportunity is identified as Competitive Contract # 26-187 and includes publication, marketing, printing, and related materials services, with a performance period from December 16, 2026 through December 15, 2029. The official portal lists the solicitation as Current, issued on September 15, 2026, and due October 6, 2026 at 11:00am; it is a competitive procurement contract, not a grant program.
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Census ID
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109037
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
896,379
Procurement Hell Score
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58 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Essex County
The board meeting addressed critical operational and strategic updates. Key discussions included the Director's report regarding changes to SNAP, WIOA funding waivers, and new requirements for the Summer Youth Employment Program. The board approved modifications to the local and regional plans. Additionally, the meeting covered energy industry partnerships and various workforce development initiatives. Committee reports provided updates on upcoming AI seminars and business opportunities regarding the World Cup, personnel and event planning for the Disability Committee, challenges involving state payment delays and student participation within the Literacy Committee, and reviews of work requirements for SNAP and Medicaid programs.
The document contains an agenda for an upcoming meeting and minutes from a previous session. Key discussion topics included the consideration and approval of funding for junior public safety academies and youth programs. Presentations were delivered regarding an Art Therapy Program and a YMCA alternative-to-detention program. Updates were provided on the commission's planning framework, multi-disciplinary team services, summer internship programs hosted by the prosecutor's office, and prevention programs. Additionally, reports were shared regarding youth justice commission triennial plans and collaborative efforts between regional hubs.
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The meeting included welcome remarks and a discussion on the role of the Workforce Development Board in collaborating with the One-Stop system to connect the workforce with emerging job opportunities. Committee reports were provided for Literacy, Small Business, Disability, Youth Investment, Welfare to Work, and the One-Stop system, highlighting FY25 achievements, performance targets, and future planning such as an upcoming AI Summit. Additionally, the board conducted elections for the positions of Chair and Vice Chair.
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