Site work for a playground / park / athletic field in Hamilton Township, New Jersey. Completed plans call for site work for a playground / park / athletic field.

**As of May 24, 2024, Project has been awarded. Award amount is $592,638.50** Funding for this project has been granted by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development to the County Of Atlantic. The Grant is being administered by the Atlantic County Improvement Authority on behalf of the County. All contract provisions included in the agreements between HUD, the County of Atlantic, the Atlantic County Improvement Authority and the Municipality pertaining to contracting and procurement are applicable to this contract. The BIDDER will abide by Executive Orders 11635 and 12138 in connection with the utilization of Minority and Women Business Enterprises on the project. The Atlantic County Improvement Authority requires that all BIDDERS must make efforts to involve minority and women-owned businesses in the project through the use of such firms as subcontractors, material suppliers and/or service providers to the maximum feasible extent. 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 BID# 2024-04 consists of 2023 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT - UNDERHILL PARK IMPROVEMENTS which will include various park and field improvements. The work for this bid shall be completed within ninety (90) calendar days of the Contractor's receipt of written Notice to Proceed. Township reserves the right to award any/all or none of the bids Sealed Bids must be submitted to and addressed to Rita Martino, Township Clerk, Township of Hamilton, 6101 Thirteenth Street, Mays Landing, NJ 08330 by the time designated above for receipt and opening of bids. Bids maybe received by carrier or in person. Each bidder must deposit with his bid a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond in the amount of ten (10) percent of the total lump sum bid not to exceed $20,000.00. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids or to waive minor irregularities in any bid presented. Award, if any, will be made to the lowest and most responsible bidder at a formal meeting of Township of Hamilton Committee. No bidder may withdraw his bond within 60 days after the actual date of opening 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 & Engineer, at least five (5) business days prior to the bid opening date. Challenges filed after this deadline will not be considered. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq. Bidders are required to submit a statement of ownership with the bid, in compliance with N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2 (P.L. 1977, C.33). "Bidders must submit with their bids the non-collusion affidavit contained in the contract documents. Prevailing wages established under the Davis-Bacon Act will apply to this contract. The contract documents contain requirements addressing prevailing labor wage rates, labor standards, nondiscrimination in hiring practices, goals for minority and female participation, MBE and WBE participation, participation by Section 3 residents and businesses, and related matters. The bidders/offerors must submit documentary evidence of minority and women business enterprises and of Section 3 businesses (low and moderate income businesses) who have been contacted and to whom commitments have been made. Documentation of such solicitations and commitments shall be submitted concurrently with the bid. The provisions of the Federal Government Department of Labor's current wage rate determinations and the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act are requirements of this project. The higher of the Federal or State Wage Rate and the higher of the Federal or State Fringe Benefit Rate shall prevail." The Township reserves the right to reject bids based upon the criteria specified in the Information to Bidders.