2024 Road Program: Belmont Avenue, Kensington Avenue, and Summit Road, Township of Cranford

The Township of Cranford, Union County, New Jersey, is preparing for its 2024 Road Program, which encompasses significant infrastructure improvements on Belmont Avenue, Kensington Avenue, and Summit Road. This comprehensive project, spanning approximately 0.43 miles or 2,285 linear feet, involves extensive HMA milling (3 inches or less) and repaving with a 2-inch thick Hot Mix Asphalt 9.5M64 surface course. The scope of work also includes full depth reconstruction where deemed necessary by the engineer, installation of various curbing types such as granite block, depressed granite block, and concrete flush curbs, along with new concrete sidewalks. Critical components of the project involve constructing ADA-compliant accessible curb ramps, incorporating specific detectable warning surfaces, implementing rigorous soil erosion and sediment control measures, and ensuring tree protection throughout the construction period. Utility adjustments, including the resetting of existing manholes, inlets, and valve boxes, are integral, requiring close coordination with various utility providers like Comcast, Elizabethtown Gas, PSE&G, NJ American Water, and Verizon Communications, alongside site restoration efforts encompassing topsoiling, fertilizing, seeding, and mulching. Contractors interested in the Cranford 2024 Road Program must demonstrate a thorough understanding of all project plans, specifications, and site conditions, with an obligation to immediately report any material discrepancies to the professional engineer. Adherence to strict material requirements, including the exclusive use of American-made products, is mandatory, with corresponding shipping and delivery documentation to be submitted to the engineer. Bidders must ensure full compliance with NJDOT "Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2019" and "Standard Roadway Construction/Traffic Control/Bridge Construction Details, 2016," as well as the "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices." Furthermore, the contractor bears full responsibility for project safety, providing all required safety devices and training, and strictly observing all applicable safety codes, including OSHA and New Jersey Department of Labor regulations. Obtaining all necessary permits prior to construction and submitting shop drawings for approval at least two weeks before material orders are also essential requirements. While this document provides detailed construction plans, it does not explicitly state a bid submission deadline, specific submission instructions, or requirements for bid security or performance bonds. The plans were last revised on March 4, 2025, per Township comments, indicating their readiness for a procurement phase. The total estimated project duration, specifically for soil erosion and sediment control, is projected at 12 weeks. For project-related inquiries and coordination, particularly concerning utilities, contractors are directed to Erik Hastrup at the Township of Cranford Department of Public Works. Final project acceptance is contingent upon meticulous site restoration, including the replacement of any damaged property corners or monuments by a New Jersey Licensed Land Surveyor, and the repair or replacement of any damaged concrete curbing and sidewalks, all at no additional cost to the Township, emphasizing the high standards for completion.