Purchasing

The Division of Purchasing is responsible for the procurement of goods and services for the City of Linden, in compliance with the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A 40A:11-1 et. seq. This centralized office receives bids and quotes when mandated, and oversees the process and award of all purchase orders and contracts. The Qualified Purchasing Agent also serves as the Public Agency Compliance Officer for the City of Linden. The Purchasing Department oversees that all procurements are conducted in a legal and ethical fashion.

Please Note: The City of Linden does not release bidder lists or information prior to the public receipt and opening of bids. Information regarding bidders and proposals is exempt from disclosure under OPRA until such time as formal action taken by the governing body because such information “if disclosed would give an advantage to competitors or bidders.” Refer to N.J.S.A 47:1a-1.1 ET SEQ.

City of Linden Information

• City of Linden W-9 rev 2024
• City of Linden NJ ST-4 Tax Exempt Certificate 

Helpful Resources

• New Jersey Local Public Contracts Law
• Department of Community Affairs
• Local Finance Notices
• New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller 
• Division of Local Government Services
• New Jersey State Contracts
• Guidelines for Administering EEO & Affirmative Action Contracts: NJ Department of the Treasury Contract Compliance (state.nj.us)
• NJ Procurement Laws: NJ Department of Community Affairs (DCA)
• Nationwide Cooperative Contract Search: Pavilion: Free Cooperative Contract Search for Governments (withpavilion.com)
• Reference Guide (formerly Known as the Yellow Book): (DCA) | NJ Local Agency Procurement Laws
• Political Contribution Disclosure Compliance (Pay-to-Play): NJ Department of Community Affairs (state.nj.us)
• Prevailing Wage Rates: Wage & Hour and Contract Compliance | Current Prevailing Wage Rates (nj.gov)
• Business Registration: N.J. Department of Treasury – Division of Revenue, On-Line Inquiry (state.nj.us)
• Public Works Registration: Microsoft Power BI (powerbigov.us)
• NJ Division of Purchase & Property: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/purchase/
• The WALL: Workplace Accountability in Labor List
• Online Certified Payroll: Welcome to New Jersey Wage Hub
• Debarment List: Current list of debarred firm and individuals
• DOL Online Tutorial for registering & using the NJ Wage Hub for online certified payroll: New Jersey Wage Hub Demo
• Entities Engaged in Prohibited Activities in Russia and Belarus: Office of Foreign Assets Control Sanctions List Search (treas.gov)

Department Personnel

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