Site work and paving for a mixed-use development in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. Completed plans call for site work for a playground / park / athletic field; sidewalk / parking lot; and for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot.

The work includes the furnishing of all labor, material, and equipment necessary or required to complete all work set forth in these Specifications and shown on the Plans. The work includes installation of playground equipment, construction of ADA parking and sidewalks, handrails, and crosswalks. Bids must be made on the standard Proposal form in the manner designated therein and must be enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the name and address of the bidder and the name of the project on the outside, addressed to the Township of Mount Laurel, and must be accompanied by Certified Check, Bid Bond or Cashier's Check drawn to the order of the Township of Mount Laurel for ten percent (10%) of the total amount bid, provided said security need not be more than $20,000.00. All bid guarantees shall be accompanied by an executed consent from an approved surety company, licensed to conduct business in the State of New Jersey, agreeing to furnish the required Performance and Maintenance Bond upon the award of contract. The signed Proposal forms and bid security must be delivered to the place and on or before the hour named above. The accepted bidder must sign the contract within ten (10) days after the Notice of Award or forfeit his bid security. Bid securities will be returned to all but the three apparent lowest responsible bidders. All other bid securities will be returned within three days after awarding and signing of the contract and approval of the Contractor's Performance Bond, Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays excepted. This contract is subject to the provisions of the New Jersey Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et seq. 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 (Affirmative Action Law); P.L. 2004, c.57 (Business Registration Act); and P.L. 2003, c.91 (Public Works Contractor Registration Act). This contract is subject to U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Community Development Block Grant Program Regulations, and Federal Labor Standards Provisions. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THIS IS A SECTION 3 PROJECT OF THE HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1968, AND, TO THE GREATEST EXTENT FEASIBLE, OPPORTUNITIES FOR TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT MUST BE GIVEN TO LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME PERSONS RESIDING WITHIN THE PROJECT AREA; AND THE PROJECT MUST UTILIZE BUSINESSES LOCATED IN OR OWNED IN SUBSTANTIAL PART BY PERSONS RESIDING WITHIN THE PROJECT AREA. Sealed bids for this project are being solicited through a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 et seq. The right is reserved to reject any or all Proposals, in whole or in part, or to make awards to such bidder or bidders who, in the judgment of the Township of Mount Laurel is the lowest responsible bidder and to waive such informalities as may be permitted by law. Plans, Specifications and forms ofbid for the proposed work prepared by Richard A. Alaimo Associates, Municipal Engineer, have been filed in the office ofsaid ENGINEER, at 200 High Street, Mount Holly, New Jersey, and may be inspected by prospective bidders during the regular business hours. Bidders will be furnished with a copy ofthe Specifications, Plans and Proposal by the ENGINEER at the cost ofpreparation thereof, $55.00, nonrefundable; plus $10.00 postage and handling ifmailed. Checks shall be made payable to RICHARD A. ALAIMO ASSOCIATES.