Site work and paving for a civil project in Tewksbury Township, New Jersey. Completed plans call for site work for a road / highway; for paving for a road / highway; road / highway; road / highway; and water / sewer project.

The project limits include the entire length of Philhower Avenue within the Borough of Califon starting at the intersection with Main Street and ending at the municipal boundary with the Township of Tewksbury, an approximate length of 0.395 miles. The scope of work includes but is not limited to: replacement of storm inlets and castings; installation of new storm inlets; construction of new stone drainage channels; replacement of existing ADA ramps; replacement of existing 9x18 concrete curbs; asphalt milling and road resurfacing; installation of 9"x6" asphalt curbs; replacement of traffic control signs; and, traffic striping. The main items of construction and approximate quantities include, but are not necessarily limited to:3,300 square yards of asphalt milling; 950 tons of hot mixed asphalt surface course, two (2") inches thick, mix 9.5 M64; 150 tons of hot mixed asphalt base course, thickness as required, mix 19 M64; installation of two new (2) precast concretestorm inlets including new castings; reconstruction of seven (7) storm inlets including new castings; installation of 35 linear feet of 16" ductile iron pipe; construction of 500 square yards of riprap channel, 12" thick (D50 = 6"); 220 linear feet of 9"x6" hot mix asphalt curbs; and, 350 linear feet of 9x18 concrete curbs. Anyone wishing to review the plans or has questions may also contact the Borough Engineer at the office of Darmofalski Engineering Associates, by calling 973-835-8300 or emailing tab@darmofalski.com. If the Contract is awarded, no refunds will be given. If for any reason the Contract is not awarded, refunds will immediately be returned to bidders pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-24(b) when the Contract documents are returned in reasonable condition within 90 days of notice that the Contract has not been awarded. The Borough reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informalities, deviations or omissions in any or all bids, and to accept such bids and make awards as may be most advantageous to the Borough. All bids must conform to the models and directions contained in the Specifications. Bids must be made on the included standard proposal forms in the manner designated therein and required by the Specifications, and must be submitted in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the project identification and the name and address of the Bidder. Bids may be submitted by certified mail, return receipt requested, regular mail or hand delivery. Bids shall be submitted to the Office of the Municipal Clerk located at 39 Academy Street, Califon, NJ 07830. The Bidder shall submit only one (1) bid that meets or exceeds the minimum specifications herewith. All bids must be signed. Failure to do so shall cause the bid to be non-responsive and rejected. The Bidder shall submit only one (1) bid that meets or exceeds the minimum specifications herewith. At the above time and place, all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. No bids will be accepted after the date and time designated to receive bids. Each bid shall be accompanied by a Guarantee in an amount of the lesser of ten percent (10%) of the total bid price or Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00), in the form of a certified check or cashier's check payable to the Borough or a Bid Bond issued by a Surety authorized to transact business in New Jersey and found acceptable by the Borough. Each bid must also be accompanied by the consent of a similarly acceptable Surety, guaranteeing a one hundred percent (100%) Performance Bond and a one hundred percent (100%) Labor and Material Payment Bond will be furnished upon award of the Contract. Bidders are required to comply with the Equal Employment Opportunity Requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and the Affirmative Action Requirements of N.J.A.C. 17:27. Bidders are also required to comply with Chapter 150 of P.L. 1963 and the prevailing wage regulations promulgated thereunder. Simultaneously to bid submission, a Bidder must submit a Corporate Ownership Disclosure Statement in accordance with c.33, P.L. 1977. Failure to submit a Corporate Ownership Disclosure Statement with the bid shall result in the rejection of the bid pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-23.2. Each Bidder must also complete the Non-Collusion Affidavit contained in the Bid package. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of the Local Public Contracts Law under N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et seq. Bidders are also required to comply with the Public Works Contractor Registration Act (N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48, et seq.) which requires all contractors, subcontractors, or lower tier subcontractors (including subcontractors listed in bid proposals) who bid on or engage in the performance of any public work register with the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. If perspective bidder makes a formal request and payment for bid documents, then perspective bidder is placed on the list of bidders and will be notified of all amendments and changes to the bid documents. However, if perspective bidder obtains bid documents pursuant to the Open Public Records Act, perspective bidder will not be on the list of bidders and will not be provided with notice of any amendments or changes to the bid documents. All business organizations doing business with a local contracting agency are required to be registered with the State of New Jersey prior to submitting bid proposals. Proof of registration shall be provided to the contracting agency for all Contractors and Subcontractors before the contracting agency may enter into a contract with the business. Contracts awarded after September 1, 2004, must comply with this requirement. Doc Notes:For Federal Express requests, Bidder must provide a check in the amount of $85.00 plus provide their Federal Express account number. Said charges are to cover the cost of the Bid Packages and will not be returned. One (1) copy of the Bid Packages is on file at the office of the Municipal Clerk, located at 39 Academy Street, Califon, NJ 07830 during normal business hours. Anyone wishing to review the plans or has questions may also contact the Borough Engineer at the office of Darmofalski Engineering Associates, by calling 973-835-8300 or emailing tab@darmofalski.com.