Site work and paving for a mixed-use development in Ridgefield, New Jersey. Completed plans call for site work for a road / highway; for paving for a road / highway; sidewalk / parking lot; sidewalk / parking lot; and water / sewer project.

As of August 12, 2025, the project was awarded to LaForza Construction, Inc., with an awarded amount of $87,709.50. The Base Bid consists of roadway improvements along Pembroke Way from the southern intersection of Elm Avenue to the northern intersection of Borough Lane. The work includes milling and paving, full depth pavement repair, driveway repair, repair of interior drainage structures, and upgrading bicycle safe grates/eco curb pieces. All work on this contract must be completed within sixty (60) calendar days from issuance of a Notice to Proceed. Proposals must be made on the standard proposal forms included with the Contract Documents in the manner designated in the Contract Documents, must be enclosed in sealed envelopes bearing the name and address of the bidder and the name of the project on the outside and be addressed to the Borough of Ridgefield, and must be accompanied by a statement of consent of surety from a surety company authorized to do business in the State of New Jersey and acceptable to the Owner and either a bid bond or a certified check drawn to the order of Borough of Ridgefield for not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount bid, except that the check shall not exceed $20,000.00. The successful bidder is hereby notified that a performance bond and labor and material (payment) bond for the full amount of this project is required. The award of the Contract for this project will not be made until the necessary funds have been provided by the Owner in a lawful manner. The right is also reserved to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities where such informality is not detrimental to the best interest of the Owner, except as to those items which are deemed mandatory and non-waivable set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:11-23.2. This work shall also consist of all work necessary to excavate in a manner which complies with the Occupation Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements. The Contractor shall coordinate excavations with the Engineer. All excavations must be filled or plated prior to end of work shift. No open excavations are permitted at any time that work is not in progress. Plating of open excavations must be specifically approved by the Engineer. The sides of all excavations shall be free of undercuts and properly sloped or braced to prevent slides and caving. Provide barriers, snow fence, markings and guarding lighting as required at all open excavations for working and public safety. Remove protective materials when no longer required. All excavations shall be maintained free of water and protected at all times from frost. 1. Critical Areas of Existing Utilities: Hand excavation of such areas shall be required to ensure that utilities are not damaged. 2. Inspection: Contractor shall not begin work until bearing surfaces have been cleared, and Engineer's authorization given to proceed. Contractor is required to give ample notice to permit the Engineer to arrange for proper field inspection of conditions. The Engineer shall approve the sub-grade before permission is granted to proceed. 3. Timing: Contractor shall schedule excavation, construction, protection, inspection, and completion to minimize length of time that any excavation remains open. This work shall also include the cost for all excavation and site grading required for the installation and construction of all proposed improvements described on the project plans, including, but not limited to grassed areas, landscaped areas, sidewalks, utilities, curb, etc. regardless of the material encountered, in conformance with the final grades provided on the project plans. Excavation within the grading limits of the project shall be performed to establish the sub-grade for the site. Excavation shall include grading, preparation, and compacting all material required to bring the site to grade, as shown on the plans or as directed by the Engineer, and all incidental work to the satisfaction of the Engineer. THE FOLLOWING SECTION IS ADDED: The use of a nuclear density meter is recommended during construction to assist in confirming that compaction requirements have been met. However, the Contractor shall be aware that only asphalt core tests will determine final compliance in accordance with Section 401.03.07 H. of the Standard Specifications. The Contractor shall submit a paving Plan to the Engineer prior to construction. It shall delineate number of paving passes, width and length. The Contractor shall maintain the existing crown within each roadway. A pavement pass shall not straddle the centerline. Sawcutting shall be performed at each paving limit before demolition activities begin. Additional payment for sawcut shall not be made. Prior to milling operations, the Contractor shall meet with the Engineer to determine whether any utility castings must be reset to meet proposed grade. All castings shall be flush with the final elevation. Any curb that has been damaged due to milling operations shall be replaced in kind by the Contractor at no cost to the owner. For replacement of driveways (concrete or asphalt), the Contractor shall sawcut the existing driveway a minimum of 2' or as far back as directed by the Engineer. Separate payment shall not be made for sawcutting. For replacement of driveway (paver), pavers shall be removed to the required distance and stored on-site for resetting, as per the detail on the plan. Where pavers are damaged or broken during removal or construction, the Contractor shall provide pavers to match existing, at no additional cost to the Owner. All utility valve covers, building facades, manhole and inlet grates shall be free of any splatter. The Contractor shall schedule concrete work early in the day to ensure that the surface has hardened to prevent graffiti damage. The Contractor is responsible for providing protection for same. Police Traffic Directors hired for this purpose shall be paid by the Contractor at no additional cost to the owner. Any damage to concrete curb due to milling operations shall be replaced in kind by the Contractor at no additional cost to the owner. *The list of planholders and/or interested bidders is not being tracked by the stakeholders involved with this project. If you are an interested contractor and wish to be listed as a bidder, please notify our editorial staff at addtobidlist@constructconnect.com.