Site work for a water / sewer project in Bloomfield, New Jersey. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

The work includes exploratory rest pits at all 58 residential locations along Ferncliff Road. The test pips shall be dug at all curb boxes to determent the pipe material on each side of the curb box. The pipe materials shall be documented. Pipe materials that are made of lead or galvanized steel shall be fully removed and replaced with copper. The project will also include restoration of the work area including roadway trench restoration where needed. Work to be completed in 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Bids must be made on proposal forms and must be enclosed in sealed, special addressed envelopes bearing the name and address of the bidder and work bid upon, on the outside, and must be accompanied by a duly executed Consent of Surety, Statement of Financial Responsibility, Non-Collusion Affidavit and Certified Check or Bid Bond for ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid but in no case in excess of $20,000.00 as a guarantee of good faith and must be delivered at the above place at the time designated. Bids not enclosed in special addressed envelopes will be considered informal and will not be opened. Bidders are required to be registered by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development at the time bids will be received by the Township Of Bloomfield pursuant to the Public Works Contractor Registration Act (P.L. 2003, c. 91, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.51). Bidders are also required to be registered by the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue at the time bids will be received by the Township Of Bloomfield pursuant to the Business Registration Act (P.L.2004, c.57, N.J.S.A.52:32-44). Bidders shall also comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, Chapter 127 and P.L. 1982, Chapter 107. All bidders please be advised that this project may be funded entirely or at least in part from a Federal assistance agreement between EPA and the Township of Bloomfield. In addition, effective August 1, 2005, P.L. 2005, c.67 authorized a new form of change order called "Value Engineering Construction Change Orders" for certain construction contracts. Please review these specifications to determine if this bid will involve this new form of change order. The Township Council reserves the right to reject all bids or all items in the proposal; to increase or decrease or eliminate such items as may be necessary for the adoption of any alternate; to accept that one which, in its judgment, best serves its interest; to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bids received and to accept the bid from the lowest responsible bidder. Question Deadline 02/09/2026: If Bidders fail to fully understand any clause or requirement of the Contract Documents, inquiry must be made of the Engineer for an interpretation in advance of the submission of the bid. Such inquiries or notices shall be in writing and shall be received by the Engineer at least ten (10) days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids, weekends and holidays excepted.