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

**As of December 19, 2023, bid has been postponed. No definite date for the rebid.** Athletic Fields Buildings in Thomas Edison Park The entrance to the site is on West Patrol Road via Mill Road. No questions will be answered verbally on the day of the pre-bid meeting. Questions or requests for information must be submitted in writing as per Section 101.04 and received by: November 30, 2023. The County will not be responsible for verbal answers to bidder's questions. Inquiries received by the Engineer less than 14 calendar days prior to the bid opening date will not be answered. Responses to the questions will be sent in writing by: December 5, 2023. Bids must be made on the standard bid proposal form in the manner designated therein and required by the specifications, must be enclosed in sealed envelopes bearing the names of the project and address of the bidder on the outside, addressed to the Board of County Commissioners of Middlesex County, and must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond for not less than 5% of the amount bid, and be delivered at the place and on the hours above mentioned. A consent of surety letter from a responsible Bonding Company must be included in the bid as per Article 102.09. An entity/corporation submitting a bid in response to this advertisement shall accompany such a bid with a resolution authorizing said individual/officer to execute a contract in the event its bid is accepted. Quantities as set forth in the bidding documents, specifications, and proposals may be only approximate estimations of the actual quantity to be used and the County reserves the right to increase or decrease at the unit price set forth in the Proposal Sheet to the extent set forth in the specifications and as provided by law. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids in accordance with applicable law. Bidders are required to execute the applicable Project Labor Agreement. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. (1975, C. 127), N.J.A.C. 17:27. (An act relating to affirmative action in relation to discrimination in connection with certain public contracts). This project will be subject to the County's Qualified Business Enterprise Set-Aside Program that is summarized in these specifications, a copy of which can be provided upon request. This program establishes a goal of collectively allocating 20% of all contracts to Qualified Business Enterprises. The contractor should undertake good faith efforts to contract with Qualified Business Enterprises and utilize subcontractors who are Qualified Business Enterprises. Contractors who are Qualified Business Enterprises should submit their State of New Jersey Certifications with their bid or proposal. Bidders are required to comply with the Prevailing Wage Act and its current applicable rates and reporting rules. This program establishes a goal of collectively allocating 20% of all contracts to Qualified Business Enterprises For information or questions pertaining to this project, please contact the office of Netta Architects at (973) 379-0006