Site work and paving for a road / highway in Somers Point, New Jersey. Completed plans call for site work for a road / highway; and for paving for a road / highway.

**As of January 18, 2023, This project has not yet been awarded. A timeline for award has not yet been established.** The work includes the furnishing of all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the work as shown on the Drawings and as described in the Specifications. The work on Contract No. 115 consists of miscellaneous bike path improvements as shown on the plans. The work includes the furnishing of all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the work as shown on the Drawings and as described in the Specifications. The work shall be completed within 60 (sixty) calendar days of the Contractors receipt of written Notice to Proceed. Proposals are being solicited through a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.2, 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 a language in the New Jerseys Annual Appropriations Act, refusal to disclose campaign contributions otherwise required by N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.2 et seq. and 19:44A-20.25 et seq., will not adversely affect your consideration for award. No bid will be received unless in writing on the forms furnished, and unless accompanied by bid security in the form of a bid bond or certified check made payable to the Owner in an amount equal to 10% of the amount of the total bid, provided that the said security need not be more than $20,000 nor less than $500.00 and be delivered at the place on or before the hour named above. The bid shall be accompanied by a Certificate of Surety on the form included in the Contract Documents, from a surety company licensed to do business in the State of New Jersey, which shall represent that the surety company will provide the Contractor with the required bonds in the sums required in the Contract Documents and in a form satisfactory to the Owners Attorney and in compliance with the requirements of law. Each bidder shall submit with his bid an Ownership Disclosure Statement and Non-Collusion Affidavit as stated in Public Law, 1975, C.127 NJSA 34:11-56,25 et seq. as amended in chapter 64 of the Laws of 1974 and P.L. 1977 Ch.33, NJSA 52:25-24.2 on the forms included in the Contract Documents. Public Works Contractor Registration pursuant to NJSA 34:11-56.48 et. Seq. is required for all projects/contracts that include construction, reconstruction, demolition, alteration, and alteration of repair or maintenance work on a public building. All Contractors and Subcontractors are required to submit a copy of their Business Registration Certificate issued by the NJ Division of Taxation (PL 2004, c 57 effective 9-1-04). Compliance with the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act (N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.25) is required. Bidders must use the prepared proposal form that is contained in the Contract Documents. Each individual proposal must be separately enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed to the Owner and marked on the outside with the number of the contract(s) and name of the project being bid on. After receipt of bids, no bid shall be withdrawn except as expressly authorized herein. The Owner shall award the Contract or reject all bids within 60 days of bid opening, except that the bids of any bidders who consent thereto may, at the request of the Owner, be held for consideration for such longer period as may be agreed. The Owner will evaluate bids and any award will be made to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6.1. A copy of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6.1 is included in Section entitled Local Public Contract of this specification. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive minor informalities or irregularities in bids received. The qualification and reclassification of bidders will be subject to the statutory provisions contained in N.J.S.A. 40A:11-25 to 32 (Local Public Contract Law). A copy of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-25 to 32 is included in Section entitled Local Public Contract Law of this specification. Successful bidders, after notification of award, but prior to signing a construction contract, shall submit to the City and the Dept. The contractor also agrees to submit a copy of the Monthly Project Workforce Report once a month thereafter for the duration of this contract to the Dept. of LWD, Construction EEO Monitoring Program and to the public agency compliance officer The successful bidder will also be required to submit bonds and proof of insurance on or before execution of their respective Contracts as explained in the Contract Documents. Bidders are required to comply with all relevant Federal and State Statues, Rules and Regulations including but not limited to the applicable provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended (42 USC 2000d 2000D 4A), the discrimination and affirmative action provisions of NJSA 10:5-31 et seq. and NJAC 17:24 (Contract Compliance and Affirmative Action for Public Contracts), the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, the State requirement for bidders to supply statements of ownership (N.J.S.A. 52:25 24.2) and the State requirement for submission of the names and addresses of certain subcontractors (N.J.S.A. 40A:11 16). Challenges to bid specifications must be made, in writing, addressed to the Owner, at least, three (3) business days prior to the bid opening date. Challenges filed otherwise will not be considered. Pursuant to P.L. 2004, c.57 (N.J.S.A. 52:32-44) effective September 1, 2004, all business organizations that conduct business with a New Jersey government agency are required to be registered with the State of New Jersey. It is the purpose of this Notice to Bidders to summarize some of the more important provisions of the Contract Documents. Prospective bidders are cautioned not to rely solely on this sum-mary, but to read the Contract Documents in their entirety. The City reserves the right to reject bids based upon the criteria specified in the Information to Bidders.