Site work and paving for a civil project in Butler, New Jersey. Completed plans call for site work for a road / highway; for paving for a road / highway; water / sewer project; and water / sewer project.

The project limit is the entire length of Western Avenue, beginning at the Valley Road intersection and ending at the Kiel Avenue intersection. The project length is approximately 1,600 linear feet (0.30 miles). The scope of work of the Base Bid includes, but is not limited to: replacement of storm inlets and castings; installation of new storm inlets; installation of new storm drain pipes; installation of new concrete curbs; removal of beam guide rail; and, replacement of traffic control signs. The main items of construction and approximate quantities include, but are not necessarily limited to: 850 feet of 15" diameter HDPE pipe; 120 feet of ductile iron pipe; 55 feet of RCP Class V pipe; 3,100 linear feet of concrete curbs; 12 new storm inlets including heavy duty castings; and, 900 square yard of topsoil, seed, and hay. The scope of work of the Add Alternate Bid includes, but is not limited to: resetting existing manholes; resetting gas and water valves; asphalt milling and road resurfacing; and, traffic striping. The main items of construction and approximate quantities include, but are not necessarily limited to: 4,700 square yards of asphalt milling; 600 tons of hot mixed asphalt surface course, two (2") inches thick, mix 9.5 M64; and, 100 tons of hot mixed asphalt intermediate course, mix 9.5 M64. At the above time and place, all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. No bids will be accepted after the date and time designated to receive bids. The Borough of Butler is not responsible for any bid mailed or hand delivered which is lost in transit or delivered late. A bid may be withdrawn prior to the time for opening of bids or authorized postponement thereof upon written application of the Bidder who shall be required to produce evidence showing that individual is or represents the principal or principals involved in the bid. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after bids have been opened. For Federal Express requests, Bidder must provide a check in the amount of $85.00 plus their Federal Express account number. One (1) set of Plans, Contract Documents and Specifications are on file for review by the public at the office of the Municipal Clerk, located at One Ace Road, Butler, New Jersey 07405, during their normal business hours by appointment only. If the Contract is awarded, no refunds will be given. If for any reason the Contract is not awarded, refunds will immediately be returned to bidders pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11 24(b) when the Contract documents are returned in reasonable condition within 90 days of notice that the Contract has not been awarded. The Borough reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informalities, deviations or omissions in any or all bids, and to accept such bids and make awards as may be most advantageous to the Borough. All bids must conform to the models and directions contained in the Specifications. Bids must be made on the included standard proposal forms in the manner designated therein and required by the Specifications, and must be submitted in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the project identification and the name and address of the Bidder. Bids may be submitted by certified mail, return receipt requested, regular mail or hand delivery. Bids shall be submitted to the Office of the Municipal Clerk, located at One Ace Road, Butler, New Jersey 07405. The Bidder shall submit only one (1) bid that meets or exceeds the minimum specifications herewith. All bids must be signed. Failure to do so shall cause the bid to be non responsive and rejected. Bidders are also required to comply with Chapter 150 of P.L. 1963 and the prevailing wage regulations promulgated thereunder. Simultaneously to bid submission, a Bidder must submit a Corporate Ownership Disclosure Statement in accordance with c.33, P.L. 1977. Failure to submit a Corporate Ownership Disclosure Statement with the bid shall result in the rejection of the bid pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11 23.2. Each Bidder must also complete the Non Collusion Affidavit contained in the Bid package. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of the Local Public Contracts Law under N.J.S.A. 40A:11 1, et seq. Bidders are also required to comply with the Public Works Contractor Registration Act (N.J.S.A. 34:11 56.48, et seq.) which requires all contractors, subcontractors, or lower tier subcontractors (including subcontractors listed in bid proposals) who bid on or engage in the performance of any public work register with the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. If perspective bidder makes a formal request and payment for bid documents, then perspective bidder is placed on the list of bidders and will be notified of all amendments and changes to the bid documents. However, if perspective bidder obtains bid documents pursuant to the Open Public Records Act, perspective bidder will not be on the list of bidders and will not be provided with notice of any amendments or changes to the bid documents. All business organizations doing business with a local contracting agency are required to be registered with the State of New Jersey prior to submitting bid proposals. Proof of registration shall be provided to the contracting agency for all Contractors and Subcontractors before the contracting agency may enter into a contract with the business. Contracts awarded after September 1, 2004, must comply with this requirement. Estimated construction cost is between $380,000 to $400,000 *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document.