Bell St., E. Highland Ave., Frankfort St., Hayward St. Improvement Project

The City of Orange Township is soliciting sealed bids for the "Bell St., E. Highland Ave., Frankfort St., Hayward St. Improvement Project," a comprehensive roadway improvement initiative aimed at enhancing urban infrastructure. This project encompasses the furnishing of all necessary labor, materials, and equipment to execute the specified work, which includes significant upgrades to Bell Street, East Highland Avenue, Frankfort Street, and Hayward Street. The scope of work, detailed in plans and specifications prepared by Pennoni Associates and approved by the City, involves critical repairs and improvements designed to optimize road quality and longevity within these key municipal areas. This procurement is a vital component of the City's ongoing commitment to maintaining and improving its public works infrastructure, directly impacting resident safety and traffic flow. Prospective contractors must demonstrate compliance with strict regulatory requirements, including N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 concerning Equal Employment Opportunities. Bidders are required to obtain plans and specifications, which may be inspected at the City of Orange Township Public Works Department, 29 North Day Street, Room #304, starting Wednesday, June 17th, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Alternatively, copies can be picked up from the Pennoni office at 1085 Raymond Boulevard Suite 2102, Newark, NJ 07102, for a non-refundable fee of $100.00, payable to Pennoni Associates, Inc. All bid guarantees must be accompanied by an executed consent from an approved surety company, licensed to conduct business in the State of New Jersey, affirming their capability to furnish the required Performance and Maintenance Bond upon contract award. Bids must be submitted on the standard Proposal form, sealed, and clearly marked with the bidder's name, address, and project name. They are to be addressed to the Township of Orange and delivered to the Orange Township Municipal Building, 29 N Day Street, Council Chambers, 4th Floor, by Wednesday, July 8th, at 10:00 A.M. prevailing time, for public opening. Each bid must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Bid Bond, or Cashier's Check, payable to the Township of Orange, representing ten percent (10%) of the total bid amount, not exceeding $20,000.00. The accepted bidder is obligated to sign the contract within ten (10) days of the Notice of Award, or forfeit their bid security. For inquiries regarding plan inspection, contact the City of Orange Township Public Works Department at (973) 952-6078.