What products and services does City of Linden procure?

City of Linden’s Division of Purchasing centrally procures durable categories including professional services (engineering, legal, planning), recycling and solid-waste hauling, software and IT services, public construction and roadway work, and landfill environmental services as reflected on the Purchasing and Procurement Notices pages.

Does City of Linden use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?

City of Linden is authorized to join national cooperative purchasing agreements under N.J.S.A. 52:34-6.2(b)(3). The Purchasing Department references New Jersey state contracts and cooperative resources such as NJSTART and Pavilion for piggyback or cooperative contract use.

What vendor requirements does City of Linden publish?

City of Linden requires vendors to comply with New Jersey procurement statutes and submit standard contracting documents: Local Public Contracts Law provisions, NJ Business Registration for public contractors, Disclosure of Ownership, Non-Collusion Affidavits, Political Contribution Disclosure (pay-to-play), prevailing wage certification, and debarment/sanctions checks as listed on the Purchasing page.

Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Linden?

Procurement for City of Linden is governed by the New Jersey Local Public Contracts Law and administered by the Division of Purchasing. The Purchasing page links to NJ DCA guidance, Local Finance Notices and the NJ Office of the State Comptroller; standardized submission requirements are on file at City Hall.

What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does City of Linden use?

City of Linden requires vendor compliance with New Jersey Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity contract requirements (N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 and N.J.A.C. 17:27). The Purchasing page links to the NJ Department of the Treasury’s guidelines for administering EEO and affirmative action contract obligations.

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Linden, NJ
Country:: US

City of Linden RFPs

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Engineering Services (Request For Qualification), City of Linden
Posted
Oct 2, 2026
Closes
Nov 6, 2026
Engineering Services.
Engineering Environmental Services at The Linden Landfill (Request for Qualifications)
Posted
Oct 2, 2026
Closes
Nov 6, 2026
Engineering environmental services at landfill.
Architectural and Engineering Services for Affordable Housing Projects (Request for Qualifications)
Posted
Oct 2, 2026
Closes
Nov 6, 2026
Architectural and engineering services for affordable housing projects.

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- City of Linden, NJ: No evidence of sole source awards (2023–2025). Deprioritize this path.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Linden

Linden City Council Council Meeting
Date: Sep 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council issued a proclamation recognizing Mesothelioma Awareness Month and passed a resolution declaring Mesothelioma Awareness Day. Several resolutions were approved to honor the Pulaski Day Parade Committee, including the formal recognition of the 2026 parade Marshall, Miss Polonia, Junior Miss Polonia, and Little Miss Polonia. Furthermore, the meeting featured a presentation to honor the St. Mary's Orthodox Church of India for its community contributions.
City Council of the City of Linden Special Meeting
Date: Sep 24, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council convened to adopt a resolution authorizing the submission of a $2,400,000 grant application to the Union County Improvement Authority. The proposed funding is for the 2026 Capital Project Grant Program, intended for the upgrade of the public safety radio communication system and related equipment, including adherence to statutory compliance and conditional repayment covenants.
Linden Board of Education Regularly Scheduled Board Meeting
Date: Aug 20, 2026Type: Meeting mention

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Frequently asked questions

Who manages procurement for City of Linden?

The City of Linden’s centralized Division of Purchasing manages procurement for all City departments. The Division is overseen by the Qualified Purchasing Agent, Jessica L. Slawinski, and operates under the Mayor and 11-member City Council from City Hall, 301 North Wood Avenue.

Where does City of Linden post bids and RFPs?

City of Linden posts bids, RFPs, RFQs and RFIs on its Notices portal under the Procurement Notices category. Open solicitations are listed on the City’s Live Solicitations documents page, where vendors can view current opportunities and subscribe for updates.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Linden?

Vendors doing business with City of Linden must complete New Jersey Business Registration with the NJ Department of Treasury (Division of Revenue) and any required NJ Public Works registration. The Purchasing page links to NJSTART and other state contracting resources; vendors can also subscribe via the City’s Live Solicitations page.

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City of Linden RFPs

Engineering Services (Request For Qualification), City of Linden

Engineering Environmental Services at The Linden Landfill (Request for Qualifications)

Architectural and Engineering Services for Affordable Housing Projects (Request for Qualifications)

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City of Linden RFPs

Engineering Services (Request For Qualification), City of Linden

Engineering Environmental Services at The Linden Landfill (Request for Qualifications)

Architectural and Engineering Services for Affordable Housing Projects (Request for Qualifications)

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