Cranford Public Library Addition & Renovations Project - Contract Change Orders

The Township of Cranford has authorized Contract Change Order Nos. 11 and 12 for the extensive Addition and Renovations project at the Cranford Public Library. This notice details the approval of these change orders, which modify an existing contract initially awarded to Grove Contracting LLC. The scope of work for these specific change orders involved an increase in materials and labor for the ongoing library modernization and expansion, ensuring the project aligns with evolving requirements and unforeseen conditions encountered during construction. The comprehensive project enhances public services and infrastructure within the Cranford community by expanding and updating the municipal library facilities. As this document is a notice of awarded change orders rather than an active solicitation, it does not outline new contractor qualifications or specific licensing requirements for bidding. However, it explicitly states that the original contract was awarded to Grove Contracting LLC, located at 70 Durrell Street, Verona, New Jersey, 07044, indicating a contractor previously deemed qualified for significant municipal construction projects. This firm was responsible for the initial phases of the Cranford Public Library Addition & Renovations. Details regarding the original contractor selection process, including any mandatory pre-bid meetings or site visits, would have been part of the initial procurement solicitation for the core project. This official notice, issued on March 10, 2026, pertains to the authorization of Contract Change Order Nos. 11 and 12, reflecting an increase of $8,262.56. This represents a 0.33% increase for these specific change orders, contributing to a 4.44% total contract increase and elevating the amended contract amount to $2,633,764.46. As an announcement of a contract modification, there are no new bid submission instructions, deadlines, or requirements for bid security or bonds associated with this notice. Public inspection of Resolution No. 2026-135, the original contract award, and all change orders (Nos. 1 through 12) is available at the office of the Municipal Clerk in Cranford, New Jersey.