Demolition, site work, paving and new construction of a bridge / tunnel in Paterson, New Jersey. Completed plans call for the demolition of a bridge / tunnel; for site work for a bridge / tunnel; for the construction of a bridge / tunnel; and for paving for a bridge / tunnel.

**As of August 18, 2020, the awarded amount is $5,241,384.17. Bid Documents will not be mailed. However, if exigent circumstances exist, accommodations to overnight Bid Documents may be delivered at the bidder's expense. Bid proposals must be submitted on the forms supplied by the County. This project includes the complete deck replacement of the existing Spruce Street Bridge over Passaic River. The new deck will use HPC and be made composite with existing stringers. The bridge roadway will be reconfigured to carry three lanes of traffic instead of the four the structure currently carries. The roadway width will be reduced to 38 feet curb to curb with widened sidewalks. The profile on the bridge will be improved to eliminate the dip at the north end. The project also includes work at the intersection of Totowa Avenue and Wayne Avenue including replacement of existing traffic signal equipment with LED signals, new signal poles and signals, conduit, wiring, controller cabinet, vehicle detection cameras, and push buttons. The County reserve the right under N.J.S.A. 40A:11-13.2 to reject bids for the reasons stated therein. Respondents are required to comply with N.J.S.A. 10:5-31, et seq., P.L. 1975, c. 127, N.J.A.C. 17:27-5.2, and all other applicable laws, regulations, or ordinances concerning affirmative action goals and equal employment opportunity. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-24, the Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders reserve the right to consider the bid proposals for sixty (60) days after the receipt thereof. Moreover, the Board reserves the right to reject any and all proposals in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-13.2, and waive minor informalities not considered material defects under N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et seq. On March 9, 2020, New Jersey Governor Phillip Murphy issued Executive Order No. 103 declaring a Public Health Emergency and State of Emergency in New Jersey because of the Coronavirus 2019 disease (hereafter "COVID-19"). Thereafter, Passaic County Administrator Anthony J. DeNova, III signed Administrative Order No. 20-01, that among other actions, closed all County of Passaic ("County") facilities to the public. Consequently, the County shall not be permitting the public to enter and view RFP and bid openings until Administrative Order No. 20-01 is rescinded. In compliance with Local Finance Notice 2020-01 issued by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Local Government Services, the Passaic County Purchasing Agent shall provide each respondent and/or bidder explicit instructions on how to remotely access the bid opening. In order to be a participant to our virtual bid opening and to receive our virtual invitation, you will be required to provide us with a valid email address when downloading bids. The County shall live stream all bid openings, clearly announce the title of the bid and display each sealed bid package, back and front, for the camera prior to the bids being opened. The contents of each bid package shall be read aloud upon opening, including the price(s) and noting, at minimum, the presence of any documents required to be part of the bid submission. The bid opening shall be recorded and archived. If there are any questions regarding the bid opening process during the Public Health Emergency, please contact Passaic County Purchasing Department at bids@passaiccountynj.org. Contact: Carmen Santana, Principal Purchasing Agent Phone: (973) 247-3300 Email carmens@passaiccountynj.org Sherry Arvanitakis, QPA