NOTICE TO BIDDERS

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Township Clerk of the Township of Washington in the County of Morris, State of New Jersey, on June 4, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the bid opening will be held electronically using ZOOM, a cloud-based audio-conferencing tool with computer and telephone access. Access directions will be published on the Township’s websitewww.wtmorris.net.

BROOK LAWN DRIVE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

The work to be performed under this contract includes approximately 5,540 square yards of milling; 640 tons of HMA surface course, approximately 200 linear feet of traffic striping, 102 square feet of traffic markings, pavement removal, stormwater inlet repairs and upgrades and other incidental work along Brook Lawn Drive.

LONG HILL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

The work to be performed under this contract includes approximately 6,790 square yards of milling; 1195 tons of HMA surface course, 75 linear feet of curb repair, pavement removal, stormwater inlet repairs and upgrades and other incidental work along Long Hill Road.

Plans and specifications and proposal forms are on file and can be requested via email or to schedule a time to view with the Township Clerk at ndigregorio@wtmorris.net  or may be obtained beginning on Monday, May 11, 2020 at the office of the Township Engineer located at 180 Main Street, Chester, New Jersey, (908) 879-6209, between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, prevailing time, Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays, upon payment of $50.00, payable to Ferriero Engineering, Inc., said sum not refundable.

Each bid must be made on the prescribed forms furnished with the Contract Drawings and Specifications, including Non-collusion Affidavit, and must be accompanied by a Consent of Surety and a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check or Bid Bond of not less than ten (10%) percent of the amount bid, and not to exceed $20,000.00. 

Bids may be submitted by mail, but will be considered only if received on or before such date and time. The Township will not assume responsibility for bids forwarded through the mail if lost in transit at anytime before the bid opening. No bids will be received after the time set forth above.

Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of PL 1975, c.127 (NJAC 17:27), and PL 1977, c.33.  Bidders are required to comply with the New Jersey Business Registration Certificate Law, P.L. 2004,c. 57.  Bidders are required to comply with the Public Works Contractor Registration Act, P.L. 1999,c. 238.

The Township reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive immaterial informalities, and/or to accept the bid which, in the opinion of the Township, will be in the best interest of the Township, all in accordance with the New Jersey Public Contract Law N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et. seq.

By order of the Township Committee of the Township of Washington.                                          

                                                                        Nina DiGregorio, Township Clerk