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Author: City of Linden

Notice Regarding Request for Qualifications Postponement

The City of Linden would like to thank you for your interest in responding to the “Public Information Officer” and “TV Station & Videography Management Services” RFQ. Effective August 1, 2024, the aforementioned Request for Qualifications have been postponed. The City of Linden appreciates your interest and encourages all prospective bidders to visit the City of Linden’s website for further information.

  • To view and/or download the paper version of the RFQ Postponement Notice, click here.

Knitting for a Cause

Knitting and crocheting classes available to all Linden senior citizens. A basic knowledge of knitting or crocheting is required. The club will teach you the rest! Majority of items that are created are distributed to local hospitals and nursing homes.

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

  • Who: Linden senior citizens.
  • What: Knitting and Crocheting classes. A basic knowledge of knitting or crocheting is required. The club will teach you the rest! Majority of items that are created are distributed to local hospitals and nursing homes.
  • Where: John T. Gregorio Center which is located at 330 Helen Street, location of class in activity room #1.
  • When: Tuesdays from 10am to 12pm starting September 3, 2024 through December 17, 2024
    • Please note: No class on November 5, 2024 and December 24, 2024.
  • How: Free. Registration is required upon joining. To register please speak with Evelyn Marchione in the main office at the John T. Gregorio Center (330 Helen Street) or call 908-474-8627

Public Notice for Land Lease for 10′ x 17′ (170 s.f.) Ground Space for Cell Site Platform at 320 West St. Georges Ave.

Public Notice for Land Lease for 10′ x 17′ (170 s.f.) Ground Space for Cell Site Platform at 320 West St. Georges Ave. Sealed bids will be received, opened and read in public for consideration by the Purchasing Agent of the City of Linden, at the City Hall, 301 North Wood Avenue, 3rd Floor, Planning Board Room, Linden, New Jersey 07036 on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, 9:30am prevailing time.

  1. Land Lease for 10′ x 17′ (170 s.f.) Ground Space for Cell Site Platform at 320 West St. Georges Ave. Contract #2024-01
  2. Addendum No. 1 for Contract 2024-01 Land Lease for Cell Tower Use.

All bids shall be presented to the City of Linden by parties bidding or their agents previous to the time designated, or when called for by the City of Linden.

If you are interested in downloading Bid Specifications, please click here. If you require a copy of the specifications, please make all requests to the Purchasing Department at 908-474-8444 between the hours of 9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday or by emailing here.

Bids shall be made on the standard proposal form and be enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed to the Purchasing Agent at the above address. The name and address for the bidder and the name of the item must be printed on the face of the envelope. One original and two copies of the bid proposal must be submitted. Bids will be rejected if not submitted within time, date and at place designated.

In all cases, in which a bid is delivered by public or private mailing, or hand delivered, the following address and notation shall appear prominently on the front of the outside envelope:

Re: Contract # 2024-01
Contract Name: LAND LEASE FOR CELL TOWER USE
Jessica L. Slawinski, Purchasing Agent
City of Linden
301 North Wood Avenue
Linden, NJ 07036

The bid documents shall be placed in an inside envelope which shall have the following endorsement in the upper right corner of the envelope:

Bid for: Contract # 2024-01
Contract Name: LAND LEASE FOR CELL TOWER USE
Bid opening date: Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Bid Opening time: 09:30 AM

Bidders who elect to utilize public or private mailing for delivery of bid assume the burden of correctly addressing the envelope.

The guaranty accompanying the bid proposal shall be given in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the maximum delivered price, but not to exceed twenty thousand dollars ($20,000), and may be given at the option of the bidder by a certified check or a bid bond from a reputable insurance company licensed in the State of New Jersey.

Bidders shall comply with the Affirmative Action Requirements of NJSA 10:5-31 et seq (P.L. 1975, C. 127); (N.J.A.C. 17:27), as amended from time to time, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and N.J.S.A. 52:25-24-2 P.L. 1977, Chapter 33.

Any Addenda will be issued on the website and processed in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:A11-23(c)(1). All interested respondents should check the website from now through the bid opening. It is the sole responsibility of the respondent to be knowledgeable of all addenda related to this procurement.

The City Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids for the above listed contract in whole and/or in part which do not comply with the specification and/or the statutory requirements. The City Council reserves the right to waive informalities as the City may deem to be in its best interest.

All Contract documents are to be submitted intact in accordance with bidder’s checklist. All erasures, interpolations, and other physical changes in the bid form shall be signed or initialed by the bidder.

Jessica L. Slawinski, Purchasing Agent

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

Beginners Woodshop Program

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer a beginners Woodshop Program.

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

  • Who: Children must be between the ages of 6 through 10 to participate.
  • What: Beginners Woodshop Program. The instructor will be guiding all students to execute their make-and-take-home project!
  • Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
  • When: Tuesdays, September 3 though October 29, from 6pm until 8pm.
  • How: Fee for the program is $40. Click here to register. If you have any questions or are a first time registrant, please call 908-474-8600.

Senior Citizen Arts & Crafts (JTG)

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer Senior Citizen Arts & Crafts. Come along and enjoy an art-filled program. Each session will be focused on unique and enjoyable crafts. Let your creativity blossom!

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

  • Who: For Linden Senior Residents.
  • What: Come along and enjoy an art-filled program. Each session will be focused on unique and enjoyable crafts. Let your creativity blossom!
  • Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
  • When: Tuesdays, from 10am until 12pm, and Monday December 23, from 10am until 12pm.
    • September 10 and 24.
    • October 8 and 22.
    • November 12 and 26.
    • December 10 (Tuesday) and 23 (Monday).
  • How: Free program for all Linden Senior Residents. To view full class description and register online, click here. For more information, call 908-474-8600. In person registration is available 9am – 4pm at the JTG Center (330 Helen Street) or the Linden Multi-Purpose Center (1025 John Street). Online registration is available 24/7.

Senior Citizen Arts & Crafts (LMPC)

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer Senior Citizen Arts & Crafts. Come along and enjoy an art-filled program. Each session will be focused on unique and enjoyable crafts. Let your creativity blossom!

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

  • Who: For Linden senior residents.
  • What: Come along and enjoy an art-filled program. Each session will be focused on unique and enjoyable crafts. Let your creativity blossom!
  • Where: Linden Multi-Purpose Center, which is located at 1025 John Street.
  • When: Tuesdays from 10am until 12pm except for November 6, 2024 which will take place on Wednesday.
    • September 3 and 17.
    • October 1 and 15.
    • November 6 (Wednesday) and 19.
    • December 3 and 17.
  • How: Free program for all Linden Senior Residents. To view full class description and register online, click here. For more information, call 908-474-8639. In person registration is available 9am – 4pm at the JTG Center (330 Helen Street) or the Linden Multi-Purpose Center (1025 John Street). Online registration is available 24/7.

Senior Citizen Line Dancing

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer Senior Citizen Line Dancing.

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

  • Who: For Linden senior residents.
  • What: Senior line dancing classes. Line dancing for seniors is a fun, healthy and rewarding activity and exercise. Dancing styles incorporated into the class include salsa, ballroom and country western.
  • Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
  • When: Every Thursday starting on September 12, 2024 from 10:30am until 11:30am.
  • How: Free program for all Linden senior residents. To view full class description and register online, click here. For more information, email here or call (908) 474-8600. In person registration is available 9am – 4pm at the JTG Center (330 Helen Street) or at the Linden Multi-Purpose Center (1025 John Street). Online registration is available 24/7.

2024 Tennis Camp

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation, and USTA Certified Pro Tennis Instructor Tony Labonte invite Linden residents to this year’s Tennis Camp.

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

  • Who: Ages from 6 through 15.
  • What: Tennis Camp; drills, games and an optional tournament. Contests with prizes awarded. Refreshments and loaner racquets provided.
  • Where: Wilson Park Tennis Courts, located at 1100-1198 Summit Terrace.
  • When: Monday through Thursday, August 19 through August 22 from 9:15am until 12:15pm.
    • Rain date: Friday, August 23, 2024.
  • How: $200 per person. Non-residents pay an additional $20. In person registration is available 9am until 4pm at the JTG Center (330 Helen Street) or the Linden Multi-Purpose Center (1025 John Street). Online registration available 24/7. All first time registrants are required to call during business hours to have an account set up. For more information, email us here, or call 908-474-8600. The following original documents are required for first-time registrants:
    • Parent ID (i.e. Drivers License).
    • Proof of Residency (i.e. utility bill).
    • Birth Certificate of child.
  • Please contact Tony Labonte with any questions at 908-229-9438.

2024 John T. Gregorio Basketball Camp

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer the 2024 John T. Gregorio Basketball Camp.

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer and permission slip for the 2024 John T. Gregorio Basketball Camp.

  • Who: For 3rd through 8th grade, Linden residents only.
  • What: Basketball Camp. Campers with learn basketball fundamentals, ball handling skills, footwork techniques, rebounding, shooting skills, dribbling skills, and offensive and defensive strategies.
  • Where: Linden High School Gymnasium, which is located at 121 West St. Georges Avenue.
  • When: August 5 through August 8, from 9am until 2pm (bring lunch).
  • How: Free program, registration required. Registration deadline is August 4, 2024. To view full program description and register online, click here. Please return the permission slip with your child on the first day of camp. Bring lunch for camp dates August 5 through August 8. In person registration is available 9am until 4pm at the JTG Center (330 Helen Street), or at the Linden Multi-Purpose Center (1025 John Street). Online registration available 24/7. All first time registrants are required to call during business hours to have an account set up and provider the following:
    • Birth certificate for child
    • Household bill showing proof of residency
    • Driver’s license or photo I.D. for parent/guardian signing up their child.
  • For more information, call the 908-474-8600 or email here.

Kids Canvas Paint!

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to offer Kids Canvas Paint. Due to the popularity of this class, we are offering two dates per month in October and November to register your child for the class. Please choose one or the other. There are 15 slots per class and the classes fill quickly. Don’t be left out, register today!

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

  • Who: For kids ages 5 through 12.
  • What: Kids canvas paint classes. All supplies included. The painting classes are guided with the instructor showing every step. Small color copies of the painting will be handed out to the children for reference. Background music will be available to create a more creative and tranquil atmosphere for the young artists.
  • Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
  • When: Due to the popularity of this class, we are offering two dates per month (please choose one or the other), with the exception of September and December where there will be one class each month. Each class is from 6pm until 7:30pm.
    • September 24.
    • October 8 or 22.
    • November 12 or 26.
    • December 10.
  • How: $15 fee per class. Registration is limited to one class per month. To view full class description and register online, click here. In person registration is available 9am until 4pm at the JTG Center (330 Helen Street) or the Linden Multi-Purpose Center (1025 John Street). Online registration available 24/7. All first time registrants are required to call during business hours to have an account set up. For more information, email us here, or call 908-474-8600.