Site work for a water / sewer project in Middletown, New Jersey. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

As of September 2, 2022, this project has not yet been awarded. A timeline for award has not yet been established. Bids must be accompanied by an agreement of surety (original consent of surety) furnished by only those sureties who meet the requirements set forth in N.J.S.A 2A:44-143, wherein the surety company agrees to post a performance bond of 100% of the awarded amount, and a payment bond of 100% of the awarded amount, if the contract is awarded in principal. The aggregate sum of both bonds shall therefore equal 200% of the total contract price. Proposals are being solicited through a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.3, et seq., and as such, contractors are exempt from the limitations on making political contributions under that law. Further, for that reason, as well as because of language in the New Jersey's Annual Appropriations Act, refusal to disclose campaign contributions otherwise required by N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.3 et seq. and 19:44A-20.25 et seq., will not adversely affect your consideration for award. Bids must be made on standard Proposal forms furnished by the County, and in the manner designated and required by the specifications; A further guaranty (surety) accompanying all bids shall be given in the amount of ten percent of the bid, but not in excess of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) made payable to the Treasurer, County of Monmouth and shall be given in the form of a Certified Check, Cashiers Check or Original Bid Bond from a reputable insurance company. This 10% Guaranty Is Mandatory. Bidders are required to comply with all applicable statutory requirements including the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31, et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27, et seq. (Equal Employment Opportunity), N.J.S.A. 10:2-1 (Anti-Discrimination) as well as their federal counterparts, 42 U.S.C. 12101, et seq. (Americans with Disabilities Act), N.J.S.A. 40A:11-16 (Designated Subcontractors - if applicable), N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.25, et seq. (Prevailing Wages), 40 U.S.C. 3141, et seq. (the Davis Bacon Act) and the regulations thereunder, and N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, et seq. (New Jersey Business Registration). In addition, bidders are informed that this is a federally funded project and all pertinent federal laws, regulations, and reporting requirements apply to the bidding for and performance of the proposed contract including 4% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal and 3 Training Positions [where feasible consisting of Zero (0) Apprentices and Three (3) Trainees] totaling 1460 hours. Bidders shall refer any questions regarding this bid in writing via letter or fax to Debby DeJong, Monmouth County Division of Engineering, Hall of Records Annex, 1 East Main Street, Freehold NJ 07728 or by fax at 732-431-7765. The right is reserved to reject all bids in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The right is also reserved to increase or decrease the quantities specified, in the manner designated in the specifications. By order of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Monmouth.