Site work, new construction and renovation of a playground / park / athletic field in Middletown, New Jersey. Completed plans call for the construction of a playground / park / athletic field; for the renovation of a playground / park / athletic field; and for site work for a playground / park / athletic field.

**As of May 15, 2023, This project has not yet been awarded. A timeline for award has not yet been established.** If requested by potential bidders, a Bidding Document CD may be obtained by calling the Monmouth County Park System Purchasing Department at the above phone numbers and may be picked up at the Monmouth County Park System Headquarters Building located at Thompson Park, 805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, New Jersey between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS. The successful Bidder will be required to comply with P.L. 1975. C. 127 (N.J.A.C. 17:27) "Affirmative Action," (42 U.S.C. 512101et seq) "American With Disabilities Act", N.J.S.A. 4OA:11-16 "Designated Subcontractors" Chapter 150 of New Jersey Laws of 1963 "Prevailing Wages", "The Public Works Contractor Registration Act" (P.L.1999, s.238) as amended by P.L.2003, c.91), New Jersey State Business Registration (N.J.S.A. 52:32-44), and all other laws and regulations that apply to bidding and the performance of the proposed Contract. FORM OF BID. Bids must be submitted on the proposal form provided or an exact duplicate in the manner designated and required by the specifications. Bid submitted must be enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the name and address of the bidder, the title of the bid "PROGRAM COTTAGE BUILDING NUMBER 1402 RENOVATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF A GAZEBO AT DEEP CUT GARDENS and the words "Sealed Bid." Bids are to be addressed to the Purchasing Agent, Monmouth County Board of Recreation Commissioners, 805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, New Jersey 07738. Bids may be mailed in or placed in the drop box located outside of the Thompson Park Headquarters Building, 805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ, prior to the opening date. BID GUARANTEE. Each Bid must be accompanied by a Bid Guarantee payable to Monmouth County Board of Recreation Commissioners. The Bid Guarantee shall be in the amount of "10% of the Base Bid (as called out in the Bid Form)" or $20,000.00, whichever is the lesser amount. The Bid Guarantee shall be given by certified check, treasurer's check or bid bond at the Bidder's option. FORMS TO ACCOMPANY BID. Each Bidder shall complete and submit with its Bid the following: Statement of ownership, Non-Collusion Affidavit (blank copies included in the Bidding Documents), Consent of Surety (sample of acceptable work to be included in the Bidding Documents) and Bid Guarantee, Certificate of Registration with the New Jersey Department of Labor as required under "The Public Works Contractor Registration Act" (P.L. 1999, C.238), New Jersey State Business Registration (N.J.S.A. 52:32-44). Bidders shall submit at least one (1) original of each form, with an original signature. CONSENT OF SURETY. Consent of Surety must accompany each bid. The Consent of Surety shall provide that if the Contract is awarded to its principal, the Surety on behalf of its principal will post Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds, each of which shall be for 100% of the amount of the awarded Contract. RIGHTS TO REJECT BIDS. The Monmouth County Board of Recreation Commissioners shall have the right to reject any or all Bids; to reject a Bid not accompanied by a Bid Guarantee, Consent of Surety, or any of the other documents called for by the Bidding Documents; to reject a Bid which is in any way incomplete or irregular; to reject a Bid that does not contain original signed documents; and to waive any informalities contained in the Bids. EQUAL OR TIED BIDS. The Monmouth County Board of Recreation Commissioners shall have the right to award the Contract to any one of the lowest responsible Bidders whose Bids are equal to or tied. CONTACT REGARDING TECHNICAL QUESTIONS: Refer any technical questions regarding this bid in writing via letter or fax to: Robin Ostrowski (email: Robin.Ostrowski@co.monmouth.nj.us / fax: 732-842-3640). Questions regarding non-technical bidding questions may be directed to Jennifer Kaczala, QPA, Purchasing Agent, at 732-842-4000, ext. 4217.