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Author: City of Linden

Public Notice for the Request for Qualifications of professional service contracts beginning January 1, 2023.

Notice is hereby given that sealed submissions will be received by the Purchasing Agent, Ann Marie Whelan, of the City of Linden, on Thursday, November 3, 2022 11am, prevailing time, in 2nd Floor Caucus Room, City Hall, City of Linden, 301 N. Wood Avenue, Linden, NJ 07036 then publicly opened and read aloud for the following:

Standardized submission requirements and selection criteria are on file and available in the Purchasing Department, City Hall, 301 N. Wood Avenue, Linden, NJ 07036. Submission packages may be obtained on this page. All professional service contractors are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 52:32-44 (Business Registration of Public Contractors), N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. And N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq. (Contract Compliance and Equal Employment Opportunities in Public Contracts).

Submission by Corporations and Partnerships shall include a completed Disclosure of Ownership form (N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2) and shall include a completed Non-Collusion Affidavit. The City of Linden reserves the right to reject any or all submissions due to any defects of waive informalities and accept any submissions that in their judgment will be in the best interest of the City of Linden. The City of Linden shall award the contract or reject all submissions no later than 60 days from receipt of same.

Ann Marie E. Whelan, Purchasing Agent

  • To view and/or download the paper version of the RFQ Notice for 2022, click here.
  • To see all active RFQ and job opportunities with the City of Linden, including those in the notice above, click here.

Influenza Vaccination Clinics

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Linden Public Library and the Linden Board of Health, in partnership with St. Georges Family and St. Georges Specialty Pharmacy, announce the Influenza Vaccination Clinics.

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.

  • What: Influenza vaccinations. Also availlable: COVD-19 vaccinations, updated boosters and testing.
  • When & Where:
    • Thursday, October 13, 2022 from 10am until 1pm at the Linden Public Library, which is located at 31 East Henry Street.
    • Monday, October 17, 2022 from 6:30pm until 8:15pm at the Linden Public Library, which is located at 31 East Henry Street.
    • Thursday, October 27, 2022 from 1pm until 4pm at the John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
  • How: No appointment necessary. Walk-ins welcome for all dates and locations. Regardless of insurance status, there will be no out-of-pocket fee to any vaccine recipient at this clinic. Influenza vaccination is covered 100% by Medicare and Medicaid, and by most major health insurance providers. For more information, please call the Linden Health Department at (908) 474-8409.

Linden Health and Wellness Fair

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden and the Linden Health Department are pleased to present the Linden Health and Wellness Fair.

Walk and talk with Mayor Derek Armstead. Free 6-page budget-friendly health recipe booklet for each attendee!

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.

  • Who: Open to all members of the public.
  • What: Health and Wellness Fair featuring tables with local health and wellness organizations showcasing their products and services. Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations, blood pressure and blood sugar readings. Activities, demonstrations, giveaways, prizes and more!
  • When: October 15, 2022 from 10am until 3pm.
  • Where: Linden Multi Purpose Center, which is located at 1025 John Street.
  • How: Free entry. For more information, please call the Linden Health Department at (908) 474-8409.

October 6, 2022 Shade Tree Commission Meeting Notice

The City of Linden, Shade Tree Commission meeting has been scheduled for 7pm. The Meeting will be conducted virtually due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Official action may be taken and portions of the meeting may be held in executive session. 

The link to join the meeting, the phone number to dial into the meeting and the link to all meeting documents, including a PDF of this notice are available once meeting details are finalized.

Members of the public who may be attending are on mute until the public hearing or during the public comment portion of the meeting. If you wish to be recognized please use the raised hand icon, in the program, to identify yourself. You will then give your name and address. Failure to do so will result in you being muted, and not recognized further.

Members of the public can submit questions or comments in writing no later than 2pm on both meeting days here or by fax at (908) 474-8451. Please include your name and address in the correspondence and the subject of  the email should be “public meeting comment or question”.

Notice RE New Job Positions Available In The City of Linden

Once completed all applications must be returned via email or mailed to City of Linden City Clerks’ Office, 301 North Wood Avenue, Linden, NJ 07036. Applications that are mailed must be postmarked by the application deadline or they will be returned to the applicant. Please be advised that all employment applications must be completed at the time of submission. Please include copies of resumes, proof of qualifications or any additional documents you wish to submit with your application.

Submission Due Date: Friday, October 7, 2022

  • Two Full Time Laborer Positions in the Public Works Department or the Buildings & Grounds Department.
  • One Full Time Mechanic Helper position available in the Division of Public Works / Municipal Garage.
  • Two Full time Diesel Mechanic Tier 2 positions available in the Division of Public Works.
  • 2 Full Time Special Law Enforcement Officers III  (S.L.E.O.) positions available in the Police Department.

Click here to see all job opportunities available in the City of Linden.

Community Wide Garage Sale to be Held in 3rd & 8th Wards – All Fees Waived

The City of Linden is hosting a community-wide garage sale in the 3rd and 8th Wards on October 1, 2022.

  • The City of Linden is waiving fees for permits for this community-wide garage sale.
  • The 3rd and 8th Ward garage sale shall not impact a resident’s right to conduct up to two garage sales in a year.
  • Chapter 4-3.6 shall still apply, limiting one singled faced sign containing not more than four square feet in total area to be placed upon the premises where the sale is being conducted, and further prohibiting any other signs and either public or private property.

To view and/or download a copy of the full resolution, click here.

Don’t Miss the Last Concert of the Season!

The Gentlemen of Soul – Earth, Wind and Fire Tribute on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 will be the last concert of the season. Don’t miss it!

The 2022 Linden Summer Concert Series is sponsored by Mayor Derek Armstead, the Linden City Council, the Department of Parks and Recreation, and the Department of Buildings and Grounds. To view and/or download the 2022 Summer Concert Series flyer with complete concert schedule, click here.

  • What: R&B music.
  • When: Tuesday September 27th, 2022. Doors open at 7pm, and the concert is from 7:30pm until 9pm.
  • Where: Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade, which is located at 400 North Wood Avenue, Linden NJ 07036. In the event of inclement weather, please call (908) 474-8604 after 4pm for the status of the concert. The concert may be relocated to the John T Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street, Linden NJ 07036.
  • How: Free event. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional seating available for lawn chairs as space permits.

Dancing Under the Stars

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, Uptown Linden, FamilySoul and Mike Bono present Dancing Under the Stars. Come release the stress and dance for good health!

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.

Community Wide Garage Sale to be Held in 9th & 10th Wards – All Fees Waived

The City of Linden is hosting a community-wide garage sale in the 9th and 10th Wards on October 15, 2022 and October 16, 2022.

  • The City of Linden is waiving fees for permits for this community-wide garage sale.
  • The 9th and 10th Ward garage sale shall not impact a resident’s right to conduct up to two garage sales in a year.
  • Chapter 4-3.6 shall still apply, limiting one singled faced sign containing not more than four square feet in total area to be placed upon the premises where the sale is being conducted, and further prohibiting any other signs and either public or private property.

To view and/or download a copy of the full resolution, click here.