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The City of Camden was designated as an Urban Enterprise Zone in October 1984. The designation promptedby the New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zone Act of 1983 authorized the provision of tax incentives and otherbenefits to businesses in targeted distressed urban areas throughout the State of New Jersey. The intendedimpact of the Urban Enterprise Zone legislation was the revitalization of the State's distressed urbancommunities through the creation of private sector jobs and investment in targeted urban areas.

In Camden, since the Urban Enterprise Zone's inception, 427 private sector employers have participated in theprogram, creating 1,683 full-time jobs and investing $446,181,958.

The Camden City Urban Enterprise Zone Program is administered under the auspices of the City of Camden,and can be reached at(856) 757-7600. At the State level the Urban Enterprise Zone Program is administeredby the Department of Commerce & Economic Development Enterprise Zone Division.

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The Urban Enterprise Zone Program (UEZ) was enacted by the New Jersey State Legislature in 1983 torevitalize the State's most distressed urban communities through the creation of private sector jobs andpublic and private investment in targeted areas within these communities.

The Camden Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) was first designated in 1984 Since its inception over 150businesses have registered in the Camden Urban Enterprise Zone Program, creating 339 jobs andenabling businesses to invest over $584,504.00 dollars in their businesses.

Zone Incentives For Businesses

100 % sales tax exemptions for materials and tangible personal property (rugs, building materials,computers etc.Qualified retail businesses may charge 50% of the mandated 6% NJ sales tax on certain in personpurchases. (50% off regular sales tax rate to your customers on taxable items)A one-time corporation tax credit of $1500 for each full-time permanent employee who is a residentof a municipality in which a zone is located and has been unemployed for at least 90 days ordependent upon public assistance.Subsidized unemployment insurance costs for certain new employees with gross salaries less than$4,500.00 per quarter as per Department Labor scheduleTax credit against the Corporation Business Tax of 8% of Investment in the zone by an approved"In Lieu" agreement with the Urban Enterprise Zone Authority and Municipality.Priority financial assistance from the New Jersey Local Development Financing Fund (LDFF) andDepartment of Labor Job Training Program.

Revenue generated from the 3% sales tax is maintained in a Zone Assistance Fund (ZAF) and is dedicatedto use within the Camden Zone for certain economic development and/or public service improvementprojects.

The Division of Economic Development provides prospective and certified zone businesses with a fullrange of services, including processing of applications for designations and annual re-certifications. If youare interested in becoming a member of Camden City's Urban Enterprise Zone, contact the Division ofEconomic Development at:

Vincent BasaraCamden Urban Enterprise Zone520 Market StreetSuite 13th floorCamden, NJ 08102Phone: 856-757-7600Website: camdenuez.org

For more information, please see the New Jersey State Urban Enterprise Zone web site athttp://www.state.nj.us/commerce/uezhome.htm

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This award recognizes those businesses in the City of Camden that make a difference in our community.

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Nominate a business today to be considered for this outstanding recognition. The staff of the Urban EnterpriseZone will select each month's winners based on your nominations and the nominated company's qualificationsbased on the list above.

Nominations that are passed over will be considered for selection for the next two months after which they will bedropped from consideration. After this three-month period, the company may be nominated again by the sameperson. The same person may not nominate any company more than once within a three-month period.

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BiddingIt is the City's desire to maintain a competitive bid process for all purchases and to make awards forbids based on the lowest responsible and responsive bid received. "Lowest responsible bidder" meansthe lowest bidder whose offer best responds in quality, fitness and capacity to the requirement of theproposed supply or service. Such factors as delivery time, quality, compatibility, references,experiences, parts and services, freight cost, etc., may play an important role in awarding a bid the"lowest responsible bidder." A "responsive" bid is one that is in substantial conformance with therequirements of the specifications, the invitation to bid and the City's contractual terms and conditions.This would also include such things as completeness of the quotation, forms, inclusion of references andattachments and completion of required responses.

Bid ResultsBid awards are a matter of public record. Abstracts of bids showing prices and awards are available bysubmitting an OPRA request to the Municipal Clerks Office after the award has been made at (856)757-7107.

RFP and Biding ProcessRequest for proposal (RFP) and request for bid (RFB) are on an as needed basis. They are advertised inthe South Jersey Courier Post Newspaper, which is the official newspaper of the City. Soon they will beavailable online. Some bids may require a fee for various plans and specifications.

NOTE: The information on this website is provided for the public's convenience. The City of Camdenadvertises certain auctions, bids, and requests for proposals in the Courier Post newspaper. In the eventof a discrepancy between anything on this website and what has been published in the Courier Post, theCourier Post publication shall prevail.

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5/29/12 BID #12-15 CANCELATION FURNISH & DELIVER UNIFORMS AND ACCESSORIES FOR CAMDEN CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

5/29/12 BID #12-15 FURNISH & DELIVER UNIFORMS AND ACCESSORIES FOR CAMDEN CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

5/23/12 BID #12-14 FURNISH & DELIVER UNIFORMS AND ACCESSORIES FOR VARIOUS CITY OF CAMDEN DEPARTMENTS

5/14/12 RE-BID # 12-01 RESURFACING OF WAYNE AVENUE AND VARIOUS STREETS

5/02/12 BID 12-11 EMERGENCY "STEALTH" LIGHTING PACKAGE FOR THREE (3), 2013 SUV POLICE INTERCEPTORSBID 12-12 FURNISH THREE (3), 2013 SUV POLICE INTERCEPTOR VEHICLES (APPROVED OR EQUAL)BID 12-13 EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN (ESP), PREMIUM CARE WARRANTY PACKAGE FOR THREE (3) SUV POLICEINTERCEPTORS

5/02/12 BID 12-10 Cancellation

4/23/12 BID #12-09 SPECIFICATIONS FOR MECHANICAL REPAIRS TO FIRE APPARATUS (PUMPERS, LADDERS, RESCUETRUCKS/HAZMAT/SPECIAL OPS EXCLUDING AERIAL MAINTENANCES/REPAIRS)BID # 12-10 PROVIDE RENTAL OF TWO (2) CASE 621 WITH 2.5 YARD LOADER AND OPERATORS NOT TO EXCEED ONCE AWEEK FOR TWELVE WEEKS FOR CAMDEN CLEAN CAMPAIGN

4/20/12 Bid No. 12-07A PRE-PACKED MEALS

4/11/12 RE-BID # 12-05 PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING ROOF REPAIRS

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3/26/12 Bid #12-06 “Whitman Park Athletic Field Renovation/Improvements; ADDENDUM NO. 1

3/26/12 Bid #12-06 “Whitman Park Athletic Field Renovation/Improvements

3/12/12 BID # 12-08 PURCHASE ONE (1) NEW STOCK PUMPER FOR CAMDEN CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT

3/12/12 BID # 12-05 PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING ROOF REPAIRSBID # 12-06 WHITMAN PARK ATHLETIC FIELD RENOVATIONS/IMPROVEMENTS

2/29/12 BID # 12-01 RESURFACING OF WAYNE AVENUE AND VARIOUS STREETS

2/29/12 BID # 12-02 ROOF REPAIR FOR CAMDEN CITY FIRE STATIONS

2/29/12 BID # 12-03 RESURFACING OF WAYNE AVENUE AND VARIOUS STREETS

12/19/11 BID #11-25 FURNISH & INSTALL 7, MORE OR LESS, EMERGENCY LIGHTING EQUIPMENT FOR UNMARKED POLICEINTERCEPTOR PACKAGE “B”

12/8/11 RE-BID 11-24, “PROVIDE SERVICES OF CONTRACTORS QUALIFIED TO FURNISH THE EQUIPMENT NECESSRY TO PROVIDESNOW PLOWING AND ICE CONTROL SERVICES

12/8/11 RE-BID #11-24 PROVIDE SERVICES OF CONTRACTORS QUALIFIED TO FURNISH THE EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO PROVIDESNOW PLOWING AND ICE CONTROL SERVICES TO THE CITY OF CAMDEN DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

11/22/11 Ad Cancel Bid 11-23

11/09/11 BID #11-23 FIREHOUSE EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY ENGINE 10, ENGINE 9, SQUAD 7 & ENGINE 1

11/01/11 BID #11-24 PROVIDE SERVICES OF CONTRACTORS QUALIFIED TO FURNISH THE EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO PROVIDESNOW PLOWING AND ICE CONTROL SERVICES TO THE CITY OF CAMDEN DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

11/01/11 BID NO# 11-22 MECHANICAL SWEEPING OF STREETS WITHIN THE CITY OF CAMDEN FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR

09/01/11 BID # 11-19 DEMOLITION OF NINETEEN (19) STRUCTURES LIST 1BID # 11-20 DEMOLITION OF SIXTEEN (16) STRUCTURES LIST 2

08/09/11 BID #11-18 FURNISH & DELIVER UNIFORMS AND ACCESSORIES FOR 67 SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS FOR THE CITY OFCAMDEN FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS

07/13/11 BID #11-13 INSTALLATION AND REPAIRS OF ROOFS FOR CITY OWNED PROPERTIES ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS FOR APERIOD OF TWO YEARS

07/13/11 BID #11-14 PROVIDE PLUMBING REPAIRS & INSTALLATION SERVICES ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS FOR THE CITY OFCAMDEN FOR A PERIOD OF TWO (2) YEARS

07/13/11 BID #11-15 PROVIDE ELECTRICAL REPAIRS & INSTALLATION SERVICES ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS FOR THE CITY OFCAMDEN FOR A PERIOD OF TWO (2) YEARS

06/27/11 ADDENDUM NO. 1 for BID #11-11, RECONSTRUCTION OF HARRISON AVENUE & MILLING/OVERLAY OF MORGANBOULEVARD

06/15/11 BID # 11-16 ONE (1) SEVERE SERVICE CHASSIS 1250 GPM – 500 GALLON LOW HOSE BED SQUAD ENGINE FOR CAMDENCITY FIRE DEPARTMENTBID #11-17 ONE (1) SEVERE SERVICE CHASSIS TRACTOR AND TRAILER 100’ AERIAL LADDER FOR CAMDEN CITY FIREDEPARTMENT

05/25/11 BID # 11-11 RECONSTRUCTION OF HARRISON AVENUE AND MILLING/OVERLAY OF MORGAN BOULEVARD

05/13/11 BID #11-12 PROVIDE BUS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF CAMDEN FOR RECREATION ACTIVITIES TOVARIOUS LOCATIONS FOR A PERIOD OF TWO (2) YEARS

05/05/11 Bid No. #11-07 FURNISH PRE-PACKED MEALS

04/27/11 RE-BID # 11-02 CLEVELAND AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION

04/15/11 BID # 11-09 DEMOLITION OF THIRTEEN (13) STRUCTURES LIST 1BID # 11-10 DEMOLITION OF THIRTEEN (13) STRUCTURES LIST 2

03/22/11 RE-BID # 10-11 IMPROVEMENTS TO NORTH CAMDEN GYM AND COMMUNITY CENTERRE-BID # 10-14 REVEREND EVERS PARK IMPROVEMENTS MORGAN STREET

03/11/11 ADDENDUM NO. 1 for BID #11-06, MOBILE COMMAND UNIT FOR CAMDEN CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

03/05/11 AD BID 11-06 mobile command unitAD BID 11-05 FIRE PUMPER TRUCK

02/18/11 RE-BID # 11-01 EMERGENCY GENERATOR UPGRADE POLICE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

02/03/11 BID # 11-04 ENERGY CONSERVATION IMPROVEMENTS ATNORTH CAMDEN COMMUNITY CENTER (6TH & Erie Streets)

01/12/11 BID # 11-02 CLEVELAND AVENUE RECONSTRUCTIONBID # 11-03 MILLING & RESURFACING OF SOUTH 9TH STREET & VARIOUS

11/24/10 REBID #10-05 FURNISH AND INSTALL INTERNAL/EXTERNAL SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEM AT THE CAMDEN POLICEADMINISTRATION BUILDING

11/10/10 REBID #10-05 FURNISH AND INSTALL INTERNAL/EXTERNAL SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEM AT THE CAMDEN POLICEADMINISTRATION BUILDING

11/01/10 BID # 10-21 VENDING MACHINE SERVICES AT VARIOUS CITY OF CAMDEN LOCATIONS

11/01/10 ADDENDUM NO. 3 AD for Towing

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11/01/10 RE-BID #10-13 SNOW PLOWING AND HAULING SERVICES TO THE CITY OF CAMDEN DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS

11/01/10 BID 10-18 CONVERSION OF TRAFFIC AND PEDESTRIAN SIGNALS TO LED MODULES

10/23/10 ADDENDUM NO. 3 AD for Towing

10/19/10 ADDENDUM NO. 2 for Bid No. 10-12 PROVIDE REMOVAL AND STORAGE OF ABANDONED, DISABLED AND IMPOUNDEDVEHICLES WITHIN THE CITY OF CAMDEN

09/15/10 ADDENDUM NO. 1 for Bid No. 10-12 TO PROVIDE REMOVAL AND STORAGE OF ABANDONED, DISABLED AND IMPOUNDEDVEHICLES WITHIN THE CITY OF CAMDEN

09/09/10 BID # 10-16 IMPROVEMENTS TO BROADWAY COMMUNITY CENTER

09/09/10 BID # 10-15 IMPROVEMENTS TO MARTIN LUTHER KING COMMUNITY CENTER

09/09/10 BID # 10-14 REVEREND EVERS PARK IMPROVEMENTS MORGAN STREET

08/30/10 BID #10-13 SNOW PLOWING AND HAULING SERVICES TO THE CITY OF CAMDEN DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

08/30/10 BID # 10-12 PROVIDE REMOVAL AND STORGE OF ABANDONED, DISABLED AND IMPOUNDED VEHICLES FOR THE CITY OFCAMDEN FOR ONE (1) YEAR WITH AN OPTION FOR AN ADDITIONAL ONE (1) YEAR

07/06/10 BID # 10-11 IMPROVEMENTS TO NORTH CAMDEN GYM AND COMMUNITY CENTER

07/06/10 BID # 10-10 INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) ADA COMPLIANT CURB RAMPS AT 9TH & KAIGHN AVENUE AND 11TH STREET &LINDEN STREETS

05/11/10 PUBLIC NOTICE: FY 2007 and FY 2009 Consolidated Plans by reprogramming $122,110.00 in Community DevelopmentBlock Grant Funds

05/11/10 BID #10-09 CONSTRUCT, DELIVER, & INSTALL COURTROOM WOOD BENCHES/PEWS FOR CAMDEN MUNICIPAL COURT

05/11/10 BID # 10-06 FURNISH PRE-PACKED MEALS

04/12/10 BID #10-07 FURNISH & INSTALL WIRELESS MODEMS FOR POLICE VEHICLES (FORD CROWN VICTORIA)

03/26/10 BID #10-05 FURNISH & INSTALL INTERNAL/EXTERNAL SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEM AT THE CAMDEN POLICEADMINISTRATION BUILDING

03/26/10 BID #10-04 AUTOMOBILE & LIGHT TRUCK (INCLUDING SUV'S) BODY REPAIRS AND VEHICLE PAINTING (PAINTING AS ARESULT OF BODY DAMAGES) FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR WITH A SECOND YEAR OPTION

03/08/10 BID #10-03 FURNISH & DELIVER ONE (1) 100' HEAVY DUTY AERIAL LADDER WITHOUT PUMP OR TANK - DEMO MODEL OREQUIVALENT

02/09/10 BID 10-02 MILLING AND RESURFACING OF VARIOUS STREETS TIP RESURFACING PHASE 3

02/04/10 ADDENDUM #2 for BID #09-10 COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE & RECYCLABLE MATERIALS

02/04/10 ADDENDUM #1 for RE-BID #09-10 COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE & RECYCLABLE MATERIALS

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Go  Local,  Go  Camden  Initiative                  

     

Mission:  Go  Local,  Go  Camden  is  a  City  initiative  that  includes  a  number  of  objectives,  primarily  to  encourage  large  and  small  Camden  businesses  to  purchase  goods  and  services  from  within  the  City  of  Camden.        Phase  I:  In  December  2010,  Cooper’s  Ferry  Partnership  (CFP),  a  Camden-­‐based  non-­‐profit  economic  development  corporation,  received  a  one  year  grant  from  the  Annie  E.  Casey  Foundation  to  partner  with  the  City  of  Camden  to  implement  a  Local  Sourcing  Initiative.  The  Local  Sourcing  Initiative  encourages  anchor  institutions  to  double  their  local  spending  over  a  period  of  five  years.  The  goal  is  to  have  the  institutions  echo  the  success  of  the  Rutgers-­‐Camden  local  spending  program,  for  which  Rutgers  pledged  to  double  its  local  spending  over  five  years.      To  implement  the  program,  the  City  of  Camden  and  Cooper’s  Ferry  Partnership  worked  the  Camden  Urban  Enterprise  Zone  to  add  a  comprehensive  list  of  Camden-­‐based  businesses  to  its  website,  worked  with  the  city’s  anchor  institutions  to  secure  commitments  to  increase  local  purchasing  and  began  discussions  about  establishing  or  expanding  small  business  mentorship  programs  in  the  city.    In  September  2011,  the  City  of  Camden  secured  commitments  from  Virtua  and  Rowan  University  at  Camden  to  participate  in  the  program.    Concurrent  the  development  of  the  Local  Sourcing  Initiative,  the  City  worked  with  local  partners  to  develop  Go  Local,  Go  Camden,  a  marketing  campaign  to  expand  opportunities  for  local  businesses.  In  November  2011,  the  City  of  Camden,  in  partnership  with  UEZ,  CCIA,  and  Rutgers,  hosted  a  Local  Businesses  Networking  Event  to  bring  small  and  large  businesses  together.  Purchasing  departments  from  a  majority  of  the  city’s  anchor  institutions  attended  as  vendors  to  display  current  bidding  

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opportunities  and  discuss  the  purchasing  process.  The  event  was  a  success,  with  over  80  people  attending  and  51  small  businesses  represented.      In  the  future,  the  City  intends  to  expand  Go  Local,  Go  Camden,  to  encourage  socially  responsible  purchasing  and  business  opportunities  for  local  community  based  suppliers  and  job  growth  among  neighborhood  residents.  The  City  of  Camden  aims  to  achieve  the  following  by  2014,  including:    

A. Create  a  professional  Camden  City  business  web  portal  that  categorizes  city  businesses  and  highlights  available  bidding  opportunities.  

B. Work  with  community  partners  and  anchor  institutions  to  establish  and  enhance  city-­‐wide  small  business  mentorship  programs  

C. Further  develop  the  local  sourcing  initiative.  D. Increase  funding  for  marketing  and  events  for  Go  Local,  Go  Camden.